SUPER MOIST Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe - How to make the BEST Vanilla Cupcakes

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil can be a healthier fat alternative.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with a different flavor profile.

In a bowl, mix together all-purpose flour and baking powder, then set aside.

In another bowl, whisk together softened butter and granulated sugar until well incorporated.

Add eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.

Add buttermilk and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until incorporated.

Gradually add the flour mixture in two batches, mixing until just combined and scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Spray cupcake pans with nonstick spray and line with cupcake liners.

Use an ice cream scoop to fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter.

Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

While the cupcakes are baking, make the buttercream frosting by whisking softened butter in a stand mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes until light.

Gradually add powdered sugar to the butter, mixing to incorporate air into the frosting.

Add milk, vanilla extract, and salt to the frosting, then continue whisking on high speed for 5 more minutes until fluffy.

Once the cupcakes are baked, allow them to cool completely before frosting.

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