Name: Easy Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 cupcakes
Cuisine: American

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Easy Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a standard cupcake pan with 6 paper cupcake liners. Then, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, and Kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Add the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar to a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer with beaters, cream the butter and sugar until it's very light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula halfway through to ensure everything is well-mixed. Then, mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) to the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter is about 75% combined. Then, add the whole milk and neutral oil. Mix just until the batter comes together. Don't over-mix or the cupcakes will come out dense and dry.

Using a cupcake scoop, evenly divide the batter between the cupcake liners. They should be about ⅔ of the way full.

Bake the cupcakes for 16-18 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick has just a few moist crumbs. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Bring eggs, milk, and butter to room temperature before mixing to ensure even emulsification and create a lighter, fluffier crumb structure.
Oil-to-Butter Balance ⚖️
The combination of neutral oil and butter creates superior moisture and tenderness; don't skip the oil as it prevents dryness while butter adds richness.
Vanilla Extract Timing ✨
Add pure vanilla extract after mixing wet ingredients, not during, to preserve its delicate aromatics and maximize vanilla flavor intensity in the final cupcakes.
Precise Dry Ingredient Whisking 🥄
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together before folding into wet ingredients to distribute the leavening agent evenly and prevent dense pockets.
Gentle Filling and Baking Temperature 🧁
Fill cupcake liners only two-thirds full and bake at 350°F for 16-18 minutes to achieve even rise and prevent overbaking; check with a toothpick for moist crumbs.