For more yummy cupcakes, try Cookies and Cream Cupcakes, Lemon Cupcakes, or Peanut Butter Cupcakes.
Best Vanilla Cupcake Recipe!
Classic vanilla cupcakes don’t get the dessert love they deserve, mostly because they can easily fall flat. Fortunately, this classic vanilla cupcake recipe does NOT do that and is the BEST vanilla cupcake recipe that is the perfect base for so many other cupcake recipes. Why we love these cupcakes:
Classic. These are fluffy, soft, light, and simply perfect vanilla cupcakes that will melt in your mouth. Easy. Cupcakes are a quick and easy dessert! Change it up. They can be customized for any special event or occasion. Add mix-ins, change up the frosting, or get creative with the decorations.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour – or cake flour for a silkier texture sugar baking powder baking soda salt unsalted butter egg whites – check out this post for How to Separate Egg Whites sour cream whole milk vanilla extract sprinkles
How to Make Vanilla Cupcakes
Storing Tips
Make ahead of time. Make these cupcakes up to a day ahead of time. Store cupcakes in an airtight container on the counter. The frosting can be stored in a container in the fridge. To make them further in advance, place cooled cupcakes in a freezer-safe container. Store the frosting in a separate freezer-safe container. Freeze both for 2-3 months. STORE. Leftover cupcakes, frosted or unfrosted, can be stored in an airtight container for several days and longer if refrigerated. FREEZE. Unfrosted cupcakes can be placed in a freezer bag and frozen for 2-3 months. To freeze frosted leftovers, flash-freeze the cupcakes by placing them on a baking sheet in the freezer. Once solid wrap each piece with plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Remove the plastic wrap before thawing.
Recipe Video
