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The Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This recipe is for the perfect vanilla cupcake. These cupcakes are light and fluffy, with a sweet vanilla flavor. They are perfect for any occasion, and are sure to be a hit with everyone.

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The Best Vanilla Cupcakes

The best, tastiest vanilla cupcakes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course cupcakes
Cuisine South African
Servings 12
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • cups flour
  • tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 200 g butter melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 12 - 20 paper cupcake cups

Vanilla icing

  • 125 grams butter soft at room temperature
  • 3 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 170°C/350°F.
  • Mix together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs.
  • Sift together dry ingredients and work into the butter mixture.
  • Use a blender to mix dry ingredients into butter mixture, alternating with milk.
  • Add vanilla and spoon into cupcake paper cups, only ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.
  • Cool down completely before decorating.

Vanilla icing

  • Mix together the soft butter with icing sugar using a large spoon.
  • When lump free and smooth, add vanilla.
  • Spread over cupcakes and sprinkle with colourful sprinkles or a glazed cherry.

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 311mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 733IUCalcium: 54mgIron: 1mg
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