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Moist Vanilla Cupcakes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 250
Delight in these soft, moist vanilla cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 260 ml Milk (room temp)
  • 1 tsp White Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 30 g Plain Unsweetened Yogurt or greek yogurt (at room temp)

Sugar and Oils

  • 185 g Cane Sugar or castor sugar
  • 80 ml Vegetable Oil or any neutral oil
  • 3 tsp Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 16 g Cornstarch
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.25 tsp Baking Soda
  • 210 g All Purpose Flour
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Butter and Icing Sugar

  • 220 g Butter (cut into cubes)
  • 180 g Powdered Sugar or icing sugar (sifted)
  • 2-3 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 35 ml Whipping Cream (room temperature)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  • Mix wet ingredients: milk, vinegar, yogurt, oil, and vanilla until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until smooth. Fold in cubed butter.
  • Divide batter into liners and bake for 20 minutes. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the batter for a light, moist cupcake.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, vanilla