Description
These moist, tender homemade birthday cupcakes are the perfect celebration treat. Topped with a simple, creamy buttercream frosting, these nostalgic cupcakes deliver a warm, comforting flavor that brings joy to any birthday party.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup milk, room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Add the sugar and softened butter, and cream together until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool slightly before frosting.
For the buttercream: In a mixing bowl, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Pipe or spread the buttercream onto cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for smooth batter.
Make sure the flour is sifted for a tender crumb.
For best results, let the buttercream come to room temperature before spreading.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg