Vanilla Cupcake

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This easy vanilla cupcake recipe is made with simple ingredients. They are very tasty!

Submitted by Hanatarou
Updated on September 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 cupcakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup superfine sugar

  • ⅔ cup butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups self-rising flour

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.

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  2. Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

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  3. Beat in vanilla extract. Stir in flour just until mixed; spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

213 Calories
12g Fat
24g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 213
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 289mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 3g 6%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 40mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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