Description
These mini vanilla cupcakes are incredibly soft, moist, and topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream. They are perfect for any occasion and are surprisingly easy to make, making them ideal for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- For the Vanilla Buttercream:
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream, more or less as needed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with mini cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and no flour streaks remain.
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cupcake springs back when gently pressed.
- Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- For the Buttercream: Place softened butter in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix for 4 minutes.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pinch of salt, and heavy cream. Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through.
- Add more heavy cream, if needed, to achieve your desired consistency.
- Place frosting in a piping bag and frost cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- Ensure your egg is at room temperature for better incorporation.
- Do not overmix the cupcake batter to ensure a tender crumb.
- Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
- Adjust heavy cream in the frosting for your preferred consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American