Hi Bold Bakers! Everyone should have an excellent vanilla cupcake recipe in their collection, and this one is the best! I call my Homemade Vanilla Cupcakes the little black dress of desserts — it works for any occasion. They’re perfect for every event, from first birthday parties to weddings, depending on how you decorate them! Already have an account? My recipe calls for buttermilk (you can use my Homemade Buttermilk Recipe, of course), which ensures a perfectly moist vanilla cupcake with a delicious and satisfying, subtle tang. I also use cake flour to give them a really fantastic texture. If you want, use my Cake Flour recipe! Along with this cupcake recipe, I’m including my Best-Ever Vanilla Buttercream recipe. From there, it’s up to you to decorate the way you like! Get creative with some cheerful sprinkles, food coloring, flavor extracts.
What Is Cake Flour? Can I Use Plain Flour Instead Of Cake Flour?
Cake flour is a finely milled, low protein flour, and because it produces less gluten than other flours, your cakes will be perfectly tender, soft, and fluffy. If you don’t want to use cake flour, you can use regular all-purpose flour in a cake, subbing it for the other 1:1.
What You Need To Make Vanilla Cupcakes With Buttercream
Measuring Cups and Spoons Mixing bowl 12-cup muffin tin Paper liners Stand mixer or handheld mixer.
How To Make Vanilla Cupcakes
Never buy boxed mix again! These cupcakes are so easy and so delicious!! (And don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below.)
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Vanilla Cupcakes
For the best rise, allow all of your ingredients to come to room temperature before beginning. Don’t have an ingredient? I have recipes for Cake Flour, Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, Buttermilk, and Confetti Sprinkles! Cupcakes tend to dry out if kept in a refrigerator. It’s better to keep them stored at room temperature or in the freezer if you plan to store them for longer. The buttercream frosting can be made in advance and kept refrigerated for up to 4 weeks or frozen for up to 2 months. Allow it to come to room temperature before frosting.
How Do I Store Vanilla Cupcakes?
The best way to store cupcakes is in an airtight container at room temperature. They can be kept for up to 2 days. If you’d like to store them for longer, they can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Before serving, allow them to defrost at room temperature for about 2 hours.
Make More Cupcakes!
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And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook! Full (and printable) recipe below!
