For a timeless treat, try baking classic vanilla cupcakes. To make these, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and lining a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs, one at a time, and mix well. Then, stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Once cooled, you can frost with your favorite icing.
For chocolate lovers, these rich and decadent chocolate fudge cupcakes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. To get started, preheat your oven to 375°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 3/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 cup of milk. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth, then fill each cupcake liner 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, then let cool before frosting with chocolate fudge icing.
Easy Printable Cupcake Recipes
Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes
For a refreshing twist, try baking lemon blueberry cupcakes. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with paper liners. In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 2 eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the zest of one lemon. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, then gently fold in 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Once cooled, top with lemon cream cheese frosting.