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Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

This Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe is a breeze! Fluffy, moist, and perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes will delight your taste buds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 bean vanilla bean seeds from one (optional)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup butter softened (not margarine!)
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 tsp whipping cream (or milk/half and half)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bean vanilla bean seeds from one (optional)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cupcake pan
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, sugar, flour, water, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and softened butter. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  7. For frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, whipping cream, and a pinch of salt until light and fluffy.
  8. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost each cupcake generously.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze cupcakes for up to three months, thaw at room temperature before serving.