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Fluffy bakery-style vanilla cupcakes in a muffin pan with golden tops, soft and moist, perfect for desserts and birthdays.

Fluffy Bakery-Style Vanilla Cupcakes: Soft & Moist

Summary: These fluffy bakery-style vanilla cupcakes are soft, moist, and perfect for birthdays, parties, or cozy weekends, delivering a comforting vanilla aroma and a tender crumb in every bite.

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Muffin pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • - Ice cream scoop (optional)
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. 1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  3. 2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. 3️⃣ In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  5. 4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. 5️⃣ Gradually add half of the dry ingredients, mix gently, add the milk, then add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  7. 6️⃣ Scoop the batter into liners, filling each 2/3 full. Optionally, sprinkle a small amount of coarse sugar on top.
  8. 7️⃣ Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. 8️⃣ Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Notes:
You can add lemon zest for a citrus flavor variation.
These cupcakes pair perfectly with this Juicy Pineapple Heaven Cake for dessert variety.
If you want a quick no-bake treat, check out these Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies for easy prep.
For additional cupcake baking techniques, visit AllRecipes cupcake guide.
Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months, thaw at room temperature before serving.