How to Make Basic Cupcakes

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These basic vanilla cupcakes are super easy to make and can be whipped up quickly for a snack. They’re a good first time cupcake for a baker who is learning the ropes or for younger children in the kitchen. Since they’re plain, you can add any type of frosting you like.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup butter

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • 2 eggs

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ cup milk

Steps

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    Cream together the butter with the sugar until light and moist.
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    Add the vanilla extract and mix it in.
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    Add the eggs (one at a time) to the batter. Mix it well. (It may look like it’s curdling but don’t worry.)
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    Add the flour with the baking soda and milk. Mix well until all bits of flour disappear.
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    Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
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    Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
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    Add the batter into the cupcake liners. Fill them half up.
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    Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes. Insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean your cupcakes are done.
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    Let them cool for a few minutes in the pan then take them out.
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    Serve. Your awesome and delicious cupcakes are done!

    • Frost or ice the cupcakes with your choice of flavored frosting/icing
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