Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
The perfect basic recipe for vanilla cupcakes. With this cupcake recipe you can vary the flavors endlessly and with or without buttercream!
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 180 grams unsalted butter
- 135 grams (superfine) granulated sugar
- 8 grams vanilla sugar
- 4 eggs
- 180 grams self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt
Equipment
- Muffin tin
Instructions
- Cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the salt and self-raising flour, beating until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the tins and bake for 18-20 minutes at 175°C/350℉ (conventional oven) until cooked through. Use a cake tester to check that the muffins are cooked before removing from the oven.
Tips
Worried about greasy or damp paper cupcake cases? Sprinkle some uncooked rice on the bottom of your stainless steel muffin tin and place the cupcake liners on top.
How to store
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. Do not keep in the fridge!