Small-Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

Name: Small-Batch Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (3 tablespoons (1.5oz) unsalted butter (softened) + 4 tablespoons (2oz) unsalted butter (softened)); 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons (87g) granulated sugar); 1 piece Egg White (1 large egg white); ¾ tsp Vanilla (1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract); ½ cup All-Purpose Flour (1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour (measured using the spoon and sweep method and divided)); ½ tsp Baking Powder (1/2 teaspoon baking powder); 0.13 tsp Table Salt (1/8 teaspoon salt + Pinch of salt); 1 tbsp Whole Milk (1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon milk (any percentage) + 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon milk or cream); 1 cup Icing Sugar (1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (sifted)); 0 pieces Sprinkles (Sprinkles (optional)) — optional

Small-batch vanilla cupcakes with a simple vanilla buttercream frosting, baked in a standard muffin pan.

60 minAmerican

Servings6

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Steps

1Preheat your oven to 375°F and line your cupcake pan with 6 liners.
2In a medium bowl combine butter and sugar and using a handheld electric mixer, cream together until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
3Add egg white and vanilla. Beat on medium until smooth.
4Add 1/4 cup (30g) of the flour, baking powder, and salt. And mix on low until incorporated.
5Mix in milk on low. Add remaining 1/4 cup of flour and mix on medium until well-mixed and smooth. Divide batter between prepared cupcake cups, filling just under 2/3 full. This should make exactly 6 cupcakes. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean or with just a couple dry crumbs.
6Transfer to a cooling rack when the cupcakes are cool enough to handle and cool completely before frosting.
7Vanilla Buttercream
8In a medium bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until frosting comes together, adding milk by the 1/2 teaspoon as necessary.
9Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe over cupcakes or use a knife to spread frosting. Top with sprinkles if desired, and enjoy!