Step into the world of classic New York City baking with Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Vanilla Cupcakes. These iconic treats gained widespread fame after being featured on the hit show “Sex and the City,” and have since become a must-try delicacy in NYC and around the world. The recipe, straight from Magnolia’s chief baking officer, yields light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet cupcakes, topped with a hint of pure vanilla essence. The combination of cake flour, sour cream, and beaten egg whites creates a tender and airy crumb that is simply irresistible.
Perfect Occasion: These cupcakes are ideal for parties, celebrations, or as a delightful treat to brighten any day. They’re also perfect for baking enthusiasts looking to recreate a piece of New York City’s culinary history at home.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups (345g/12.2oz) cake flour
- 1¾ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240g/8.5oz) whole milk
- ½ cup (115g/4oz) sour cream
- 1 cup/2 sticks (226g/8oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1½ cups (300g/10.6oz) granulated sugar
- 1¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 egg whites
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven and line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate container, combine the milk and sour cream until smooth.
- Using a stand mixer, cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add egg whites to the butter mixture, ensuring each addition is fully incorporated.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and the milk mixture to the stand mixer, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake as directed until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Enjoy your homemade Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Vanilla Cupcakes and relive a taste of New York City’s iconic baking scene!
