Heavenly Soft and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes: A Sweet Treat for Every Occasion

Experience the joy of baking with our Heavenly Soft and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes recipe. These cupcakes are a true celebration of classic flavors, featuring a rich vanilla taste and a delightfully airy texture. Prepared with precision and care, these cupcakes come out of the oven perfectly golden and irresistibly soft. Topped with a creamy, smooth buttercream frosting, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that’s bound to please any crowd.

Why You’ll Love This: The magic of these cupcakes lies in their simplicity and the perfection of their texture and flavor. The vanilla-infused cake is moist and light, providing a perfect base for the rich, fluffy buttercream frosting. Whether you’re a novice baker or a seasoned chef, this recipe ensures success with clear, easy-to-follow steps and tips for achieving the best results. These cupcakes are not just delicious; they are a visual treat too, with a gorgeous rise and a smooth frosting that begs to be personalized with your favorite colors and sprinkles.

Perfect Occasion: These vanilla cupcakes are versatile for any event, from children’s parties to elegant wedding receptions. They make a wonderful addition to any dessert table and are the perfect size for individual enjoyment. Celebrate birthdays, graduations, showers, or just a cozy night in with these delightful cupcakes that promise to spread joy and satisfaction.

Decoration Tips: For a festive touch, consider using themed cupcake liners and coordinating sprinkles. A dusting of edible glitter or gold leaf can add a luxurious finish for special occasions. To personalize, use piping bags with various tips to create different patterns and textures with the buttercream. Garnish with fresh berries, edible flowers, or candy pieces for an extra pop of color and texture.

Ingredients:

• Cupcake:
  • 113g whole milk, mixed with oil
  • 85g canola oil
  • 170g whole milk, mixed with eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 368g cake flour
  • 368g granulated sugar
  • 14g baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 227g unsalted butter, softened
• Frosting:
  • 1 cup butter, slightly softened
  • 2-3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
  • Pinch of salt

Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare 24 cupcake tins with liners.
2. Combine 113g of milk with the canola oil in a small bowl and set aside.
3. In another bowl, whisk together 170g of milk, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
4. In the bowl of your stand mixer, mix the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Gradually pour in the milk and oil mixture, mixing on medium speed for two minutes.
7. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then mix briefly to smooth out any lumps.
8. Slowly add the milk and egg mixture, mixing just until everything is combined into a thick batter.
9. Distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each halfway.
10. Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
11. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tins for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Buttercream Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the butter with the vanilla extract for two minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, starting on low speed and then increasing to high after half is incorporated, mixing until fluffy.
3. If the frosting appears too thick, add milk a teaspoon at a time until reaching the desired consistency.

Enjoy these heavenly soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, a classic treat that brings smiles and sweetness to any gathering!