Description
High Altitude Vanilla Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines a light and fluffy texture with a rich vanilla flavor, perfectly crafted for high-altitude baking. These cupcakes rise beautifully and are topped with creamy frosting, making them an ideal dessert for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy afternoons at home. Experience the joy of baking with this simple recipe that guarantees impressive results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, substitute almond extract for half of the vanilla extract or mix in chocolate chips before baking. Accurate measurements are crucial for achieving perfect cupcakes.