Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

Step by step: Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

• Step1

  Place 12 cupcake liners (paper cups) in a muffin/cupcake pan. Sift together 220 grams (8 oz) of flour and 5 grams of baking powder.

• Step2

  Place 120 grams of soft butter in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip on medium-high speed until light in color. Add 200 grams (7 oz) of sugar and continue whipping for another 2 minutes. Add 2 eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition. Add a teaspoon of vanilla sugar or extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

• Step3

  Reduce the speed to low, and alternate adding the sifted flour and 120 ml of milk (4 fl oz). Mix just until combined.

• Step4

  Using a pastry bag, a spoon or an ice cream, scoop the batter into the cupcake liners. Fill about two-thirds full.

• Step5

  Bake the vanilla cupcakes in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (350°F), for about 20 minutes.Test for doneness – an inserted skewer should come out clean. Cool for a few minutes, unmold and cool completely.

• Step6

  These cupcakes are ready to frost and decorate! You can make beautiful flower cupcakes. Visit our website videoculinary.com to find frosting recipes and decorating ideas.