Vanilla Cupcakes
These Vanilla Cupcakes are so super easy to make, and they are utterly delicious. The cupcakes have a delicious vanilla cupcake, vanilla buttercream and are decorated with sprinkles.
Hello!
Hi there, and welcome to the first ever post on A Spoonful of Vanilla. I decided of course that I had to start with something super simple. I mean I can’t just dive right in there without covering the basics first. Over the next few weeks (hopefully) I want to post more basic recipes, such as chocolate and lemon flavoured things etc. but with my twist on them.
I hope to post more than just cupcakes, as I love baking just about everything from tray bakes to cheesecakes, cupcakes and cakes, so I hope this blog will become full of exciting recipes in every aspect of baking.
I also hope this blog will become an outlet for my addiction. Yes, my name is Sarah and I am addicted to Sprinkles. I just think they make any cake, cupcake, tray bake look incredible and they come in so many shapes, colours and mixes.
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Vanilla Cupcakes
To make these cakes I start by creaming together the butter and sugar. Next, I add in the remaining ingredients and mix again until they are fully combined. You don’t need to mix these cupcakes for too long because it should only take a minute or two for them to come together.
Next, I split them between my 12 baking cups. I use these Baking Cups from Iced Jems. They come in so many different colours and designs. They are honestly so cute. I use these in every cupcake recipe I make.
Bake the cupcakes in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
How Do I Know If The Cupcakes Are Baked?
Okay, so there are a few ways to tell if the cupcakes are baked. I normally, press them gently and if they spring back when I remove my finger then they are ready. If not pop them back into the oven for 3-4 minutes and repeat.
You could also test them using a cake skewer, test the thickest part of the cupcake. If the skewer comes out clean then they are ready. If not pop them back into the oven for 3-4 minutes and repeat.
Vanilla Buttercream
To make the buttercream mix together the icing sugar, butter and Vanilla Extract. For the buttercream please use unsalted butter and not a baking spread.
Baking Spreads are perfect for cupcakes as they create such a lovely light sponge but in buttercream, they just make it too soft. So please use unsalted butter for the buttercream.
If your buttercream is too soft you can add 1tsp of whole milk and mix again repeat until the buttercream is the desired consistency.
Decoration
To decorate I used a Wilton 1M Piping Tip and these piping bags. I piped the buttercream on top and decorated them with sprinkles, of course! I used these Dancing Queen Sprinkles from Happy Sprinkles.
Alternatives
You can make these cupcakes chocolate if you prefer just remove 25g of self-raising flour and replace it with 25g of cocoa powder.
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Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients
For The Cupcakes
- 145 g Caster Sugar
- 145 g Unsalted Butter or Stork
- 145 g Self-Raising Flour
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Buttercream
- 200 g Unsalted Butter
- 400 g Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3-4 tsp Whole Milk
- Sprinkles
Instructions
To Make the Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160 Fan. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and leave to one side.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour, eggs, baking powder and vanilla and whisk until all combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners. I use a small ice cream scoop to do this so I know that they are all even.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. You will know the cupcakes are ready when they are golden brown and springy to touch.
To Make the Buttercream
- While the cupcakes are cooling make the buttercream.
- In a large bowl add the butter, icing sugar and vanilla and mix until it is all combined.
- If the buttercream is too thick you can add 1tsp of Whole Milk and mix again. Repeat until the buttercream is the desired consistency.
- Spoon the mixture into your piping bag and pipe swirls on top. Finish with a spoonful of sprinkles on top.
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Yum! That frosting looks fabulous 😁
Thank you very much! It is super simple to make and it is my absolute favourite part about cake!
Lovely recipe and pictures. Followed for more 😊
Thank you very much! I hope to fill it with lots of tasty bakes and treats in the coming weeks and months
These cupcakes looks sooo delicious. I do not bake that much coz it frightens me but your recipe looks very easy to do. I will for sure give those cupcakes a try. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you! They are super simple, if you have any more questions please get in contact with me, please let me know how you get on if you do make them x
These look to die for! I’m definitely going to be saving this recipe for future use!
-Kyra
Thank you so much! It is so simple to make and honestly one of my favourites please let me know how you get on if you do make it 😊
I definitely will! Xx
This looks delicious! I’m definitely adding this to my baking recipes for the summer! And welcome to the world blogging! Can’t wait for your other posts?
Thank you so much! I am hoping to fill my blog with lots of delicious bakes and treats in the coming weeks and months. Please let me know how you get on if you do bake these cupcakes.
YUMMMMMMM will definitely be making these!
Thank you so much! They are super simple and on of my absolute favourite recipes.
Looks amazing! and a nice easy recipe, loving the polka dot cupcake holders too!
Thank you so much! The cases are super cute aren’t they? I absolutley love them.
Looks delish – looking forward to seeing more Sarah 😀
Thank you! Hope to have a new recipe later this week x
These look amazing. Can’t wait to give them a go myself!
Thank you! Please let me know how you get on!
They look lovely, but I shouldn’t have read this post because now I want a cupcake!!! I haven’t tried your recipe (yet) but looking at cute cupcakes like this makes me inspired to get back to baking some goodies!
I am glad I have inspired you I can’t wait to see what tasty goodie you make and I am sorry you are now craving cupcakes 😂
These look incredible! I wish I could make cupcakes as well as you, but I guess I can only get better with practice😬 xx
Practice makes perfect! I’m sure the cupcakes you make would be perfect and super delicious too! Xx
These look amazing! Looking forward to more of your future recipes 🙂
Thank you so much!
These look and sound sooooooooo delicious! I’m substituting plant-based ingredients, more and more often, when I bake. I wonder if you’d ever consider doing this too – possibly including alternative ingredients…? Happy Baking!
I have been experimenting with vegan cakes but the recipe isn’t perfect yet but as of yet I haven’t tried baking with plant-based ingredients it is something I definitely will look into though, thank you so much for the suggestion!
That’s lovely that you’re considering it. Your cakes look absolutely yummy!
It looks so pretty!
Thank you!
I need to whip up some cupcakes for a charity event and these sound delish! Will let you know how I get on
Thank you! I can’t wait to see them and find out what you think of them!
These look SOOOO tasty! Great post <3
Thank you very much!
These cakes are making my mouth water! Thank you for the recipe – I’ll definitely be trying to make these myself! xxx
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them! x
Congratulations on starting your blog! My partner and I love to bake (although we don’t do it as often as we should) so will definitely be looking out for your recipes!
Thank you! I hope to fill this blog with lots of delicious recipes so please keep an eye out! I can’t wait to see if you make any.
These look and sound very yummy and makes me want to eat cake now 😂🙈 thank you for sharing!
These seem like something my kids would love and they look so cute I bet they would be perfect for a birthday party!
They would be perfect for kids to make they are super easy and they would love decorating them with lots of different sprinkles or sweets!
Those look so yummy!! Too bad I am horrible at cooking and baking!! Now I want a cupcake 🙁
Thank you! If I could send you some I would!
Awesome first post!! These look amazing. Thanks for sharing them!!
Thank you I wanted to start off with something simple and easy!
Omg these look amazing. I will have to try these one day.
Thank you! Let me know how you get on if you do 🙂
These cupcakes look so mouthwatering . I will definitely give them a try !
Thank you! If you do please let me know what you think!
These look so good! I’m not much of a baker but my fiancé is, maybe I can convince him to make them 😋
Oh my goodness these look delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
I love vanilla. These cupcakes look and sounds delicious
Thank you!
These look yummy!! And the buttercream looks absolute delicious. Thank you for sharing!
These look super good! I’m drooling! I wish I could order your blog food photos on Ubereats and have it delivered to me in 30 minutes!
Mari xx
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So pretty and perfect! I’ll have to try these as soon as I start baking again!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy if you do make them!