Basic vanilla cupcake recipe

Here is a basic vanilla cupcake recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Beat until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

Enjoy! You can also try adding different flavorings to the batter, such as cocoa powder for chocolate cupcakes or a few tablespoons of mashed berries for a fruity twist.

Here is a recipe for chocolate cupcakes:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. Beat until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove the cupcakes from the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

You can also try adding a pinch of instant espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor. I hope you enjoy these chocolate cupcakes!