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