How to Make Classic Vanilla Cupcakes That Are Even Better Than Store-Bought

Name: How to Make Classic Vanilla Cupcakes That Are Even Better Than Store-Bought
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 22
Ingredients: 215g bleached cake flour (about 7 1/2 ounces; 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume170g unsalted butter (6 ounces; 12 tablespoons), softened; 305g granulated sugar (10 3/4 ounces; 1 1/2 cups); 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature; 113g sour cream (4 ounces; 1/2 cup), room temperature; 1 recipe American Buttercream or Chocolate Buttercream

Prep 15m

Cook 20m

Total 35m

This recipe for classic vanilla cupcakes results in a moist, tender crumb with a rich vanilla flavor. With simple ingredients like cake flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, these cupcakes are even better than store-bought. Top with American Buttercream or Chocolate Buttercream for a delicious treat.

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