Description

Vanilla graduation cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat to celebrate your special achievements. With their fluffy vanilla cake base and creamy buttercream frosting, these delightful confections are sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a graduation party, birthday celebration, or simply indulging in a delicious dessert, these cupcakes will make every occasion memorable. Easy to customize with festive decorations, they offer both visual appeal and scrumptious flavor that will leave everyone smiling.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or citrus zest. Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.