Cupcake Base Recipe
This cupcake base recipe is a versatile treat, perfect for customizing with your favorite flavors and toppings. With simple ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, this recipe creates light and fluffy cupcakes in no time. Perfect for any occasion, it's a go-to choice for easy baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- You can replace vanilla extract with other flavorings like almond or lemon.
- For extra moisture, add 1 tbsp of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- Cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
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