Free Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day with a Sweet Twist!
National Vanilla Cupcake Day on November 10th is the perfect excuse to indulge in a classic treat! Vanilla cupcakes may seem simple, but with the right recipe and a little extra vanilla love, they become unforgettable. Let’s celebrate by whipping up a batch of deliciously fluffy vanilla cupcakes with a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting.
Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, at room temperature
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Homemade Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Add this to your vanilla cupcakes. Homemade frosting is so fast and easy, you’ll never want to buy store made frosting again!
Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (360g) powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
2-3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions:
Beat softened butter on medium speed until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined and smooth.
Add vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds and 2 tbsp of heavy cream. Beat on high until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add more cream if needed.
Pipe or spread the frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Fun Facts About Vanilla
Vanilla comes from the pods of the vanilla orchid, a plant native to Mexico. It takes around three years for a vanilla orchid to produce flowers, and each flower only blooms for one day.
Most of the world’s vanilla comes from Madagascar, known for its rich, high-quality vanilla beans.
Vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, right after saffron! This is because vanilla beans are hand-pollinated and require a lot of care to grow.
If you’re as passionate about vanilla as we are, check out The Ultimate Guide to Vanilla! It’s packed with must-try recipes like Homemade Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Paste, Vanilla Cake, and Vanilla Swiss Meringue Buttercream, No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream and Vanilla Caramel Pie with Vanilla Cookie Crust . Plus, you’ll find fascinating facts about where vanilla grows, how it’s processed, and tips to use it in creative ways that bring your baking to life.
Let’s celebrate National Vanilla Cupcake Day by giving these sweet little treats the love they deserve – happy baking!
