Classic Cupcake Dessert Recipe
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet — these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, tea time, or any dessert craving. You can top them with buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate ganache.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12 Standard Cupcakes)
For the Cupcakes:
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1¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
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1¼ teaspoons baking powder
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¼ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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½ cup (120ml) milk
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½ cup (120ml) sour cream or plain yogurt
For the Frosting (Optional):
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
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1½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1–2 tablespoons milk
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Optional: food coloring, sprinkles, or chocolate chips
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Mix in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients
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Alternate adding flour mixture and milk/sour cream in 2–3 additions.
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Start and end with the flour mixture.
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Mix until just combined — do not overmix.
5️⃣ Bake
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Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners (~⅔ full).
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Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
6️⃣ Frost & Decorate
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For frosting, beat butter until creamy.
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Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
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Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles, fruit, or chocolate chips.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Chocolate Cupcakes: Replace ¼ cup flour with ¼ cup cocoa powder.
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Banana Cupcakes: Substitute ½ cup mashed ripe banana for some milk.
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Moist Cupcakes: Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the batter.
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Vegan Option: Use flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp water = 1 egg) and non-dairy milk/butter.
