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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

I love baking. It always ends up making me happy. It’s probably because of the end result, for it always looks perfect at the end. After a lot of trial and error, this is the recipe that worked perfect. That’s the best part about baking. Once you get it right, you can never go wrong. Note that this cupcake mixture recipe works just perfect but the only problem you could face is the timing. The timing always differs depending on the size of the mold. So when you are working with any baking recipe for the first time, just keep checking often. The ‘toothpick’ is gonna be your best friend. When the toothpick comes out clean, you’re done. Here’s the recipe for Vanilla Cupcake and Buttercream Icing.

Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients for the Vanilla Cupcake:

  • 1½ cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Softened Butter
  • 1 cup Powered Sugar
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1 tsp. Baking Powder
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence
  • ½ cup Milk

Method:

  • Pre-heat the oven at 175°C.
  • In a mixing bowl add the Sugar and Butter and mix using a hand blender.
  • Then add the Eggs and Vanilla Essence and mix again.
  • Add the Milk and mix.
  • Now add the Baking Powder and Flour and mix well until you get a smooth mixture.
  • Place the cupcake shells on a muffin tray and transfer the mixture into each of the shells.
  • Do not pour excess mixture; cover the cupcake shells up to 60%, as the cupcakes will rise.
  • Place the cupcakes in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes. (Note: the time taken to bake depends on the depth and width of the cupcake mold. I had used small silicone molds and it took me around 12 minutes).
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool before doing the icing.

Ingredients for the Buttercream Icing:

  • 2 cups softened unsalted Butter
  • 2 cups Icing Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla Essence
  • 3-4 drops food color of your choice
  • Cupcake Sprinkles for decorating (Optional)

Method:

  • Add the Icing Sugar, Butter and Vanilla Essence and mix well using a hand held beater.
  • Add the food color and fold it in using a spatula.
  • Transfer the Frosting into a piping bag and cover you cupcakes with the icing.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with the cupcake sprinkles.