Perfect Cupcakes

Prep: 15minBake: 20minServes: 24 cupcakesDifficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour280 g
  • Granulated sugar300 g
  • Butter (room temp)115 g
  • Eggs3 pcs
  • Buttermilk240 ml
  • Vanilla extract10 ml
  • Baking powder10 g
  • Baking soda5 g
  • Salt5 g

Substitution Options:

Buttermilk:
Milk + vinegar - Add 1 tbsp vinegar per cup milkImpact: Nearly identical results
All-purpose flour:
Gluten-free blend - 1:1 substitutionImpact: Suitable for gluten-free diets

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tins with cupcake papers.

💡 Don't skip the liners

💡 Fill any empty cups with water

2

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.

💡 Scrape bowl frequently

💡 Should be noticeably lighter

3

Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Beat well.

💡 Room temp eggs incorporate better

💡 Don't rush this step

4

Combine dry ingredients. Add alternately with buttermilk.

💡 Three additions each

💡 End with dry ingredients

5

Fill liners 2/3 full. Bake 18-22 minutes.

💡 Use ice cream scoop for even size

💡 Toothpick should come out clean

6

Cool completely before frosting.

💡 5 min in pan, then wire rack

💡 Must be completely cool for frosting

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Nutrition Information

Per 1 cupcake

180
Calories
6g
Fat
28g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Without frosting

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