How to Get PERFECT VANILLA CUPCAKES Every Time

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 medium mixing bowl, add 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk together and set aside.

In another large mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter with 3/4 cup of granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat on medium-high speed for about five minutes until thick and fluffy.

Add two large room temperature eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula as needed.

Add two teaspoons of real vanilla extract and mix.

Reduce the mixer to medium speed and add the flour in thirds, alternating with 1/2 cup of room temperature buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat until the batter is smooth.

Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Use a trigger-release ice cream scoop to portion the batter evenly into the liners, filling them about 2/3 full.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cupcakes cool for five minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

To make the frosting, pour 1 1/2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl and beat on high speed until whipped and fluffy, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

In a second large mixing bowl, beat together one eight ounce package of softened cream cheese and 2 cups of powdered sugar, starting on low speed and increasing to medium-high for about two minutes.

Blend in one teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.

Transfer the frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a piping tip and frost the cooled cupcakes.

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