Moist and Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes

Indulge in the delightful world of moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. These cupcakes boast a tender crumb and rich vanilla flavor that will brighten up your celebrations. Made with a unique blend of cake flour, buttermilk, and vanilla bean paste, they rise to perfection with airy tops that melt in your mouth. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, or just a sweet treat at home, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can create bakery-style cupcakes that everyone will love.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or citrus zest into the batter. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting your icing. Servings: Makes approximately 24 cupcakes Calories: 220kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

2 cups cake flour
1¾ cups granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup salted butter (or unsalted), softened
4 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1½ tablespoons vanilla bean paste (or high-quality vanilla extract)
⅔ cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare two cupcake pans with liners.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla paste until smooth.
Gradually mix half of the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until light and smooth; then add the remaining wet ingredients.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 5 minutes at 375°F; then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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