Description
These easy and moist cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, offering a tender crumb and a subtle vanilla flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they bake up fluffy and light, ideal for a quick homemade treat or party dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, vinegar, milk, and water until fully blended to create a smooth liquid mixture.
- Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cupcakes dense instead of light and fluffy.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Evenly divide the batter among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Cupcakes: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool Down: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature milk and wet ingredients for better mixing results.
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure cupcakes remain light and tender.
- You can substitute water with coffee or flavored milk to add a different flavor profile.
- These cupcakes freeze well; wrap them tightly after cooling and thaw before serving.
- Feel free to add frosting of your choice once cupcakes are completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
