Description
These Copycat Magnolia Bakery Vanilla Cupcakes are light, fluffy, and packed with classic vanilla flavor. Topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, they’re just like the iconic cupcakes from the famous New York bakery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in milk and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with buttercream and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes light and airy.
- For added elegance, top with sprinkles or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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