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Cupcake Base Recipe


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  • Author: maria
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This simple and versatile Cupcake Base Recipe makes fluffy, moist cupcakes that serve as the perfect foundation for any frosting or filling. With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up light and delicious cupcakes that are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or as a tasty treat. Customize them with your favorite flavors, or keep them classic—this recipe is an essential for any baker.


Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until batter is smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly into cupcake liners.
  • Bake until cupcakes are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting or decorating.

Notes

  • For flavor variations, you can add lemon zest, almond extract, or cocoa powder to the batter.
  • Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg