Vanilla Cupcakes …Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream …Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and melted butter until combined.
- Whisk in the eggs, one at a time until combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and buttermilk until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until *just* combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin tins (about 1/4 cup of batter each). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Tags
cupcakes
vanilla
chocolate
dessert
baking
buttercream frosting
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