Description
Classic birthday cupcakes featuring a moist vanilla base and creamy homemade buttercream frosting. Perfectly tender cupcakes topped with fluffy, colorful frosting and sprinkles make these treats ideal for celebrations with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Buttercream Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even rising and texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add Buttermilk and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cupcakes tender.
- Bake Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat on high speed until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add food coloring at this stage if desired, mixing until well combined.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or a spatula with the prepared buttercream frosting. Finish by decorating with sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious birthday cupcakes fresh with your friends and family, perfect for any celebration!
Notes
- Make sure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
- You can customize the buttercream with different food coloring to match any party theme.
- For a richer taste, substitute buttermilk with milk and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use regular milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar as a substitute.
