My easy-peasy Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes recipe will solve all your cupcake woes! I firmly believe in having a go-to basic recipe for all your cake needs – basic fruit loaf, basic vanilla sponge, basic brownie… and so on. Once you have your basic recipe down, you can start getting creative, swapping in ingredients, layering, trying special flavors and all sorts. But start simple! And perfect your basic recipe. This is mine for cupcakes.
A light, soft cake fragrant with vanilla and topped with buttery, fluffy frosting. It’s also a great opportunity to perfect your frosting skills! This recipe makes gorgeous yummy little cupcakes, just right for any occasion, from a birthday party to the next school bake fair.
To make Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake cases.
In a large bowl, mix the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, combine the oil, milk, eggs and vanilla.
Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Use a wooden spoon to beat together until mixed well. Or you can use an electric mixer to combine.
Add the water to the batter a little at a time, stirring it in or mixing on a low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and ensure there are no lumps of flour left on the bottom of the bowl. The batter should be very thin.
Pour the batter into the cupcake cases, filling them halfway. Bake for 15-17 minutes. To test, insert a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. It should come out with just a few crumbs.
Take the cupcake pan out of the oven and leave to cool for a couple of minutes, before transferring the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Add the butter and shortening to a mixer bowl. Mix on a low speed, or beat using a wooden spoon, until the mixture is smooth.
Add half the confectioner’s sugar to the bowl and combine. Then add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk or water, and mix again. Mix in the remaining sugar, followed by the remaining milk or water, and combine until the frosting is smooth.
Prepare a piping bag and your preferred piping nozzle. Spoon the frosting into the bag and pipe onto the cupcakes.
Try this simple Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes recipe next time you’re in a baking mood! Once you have a plateful of pretty frosted cupcakes, take a snap and tag #cookmerecipes so I can see how you got on!
Super easy recipe
Delicious! These cupcakes were so easy to make, and my friends couldn't believe I baked them! I actually made them for a little gathering, and they were all gone in minutes. The frosting is to die for, and the vanilla scent filled my kitchen! I can't wait to try different flavors next time!
Superb vanilla cupcakes!
Amazing cupcakes!
J'ai fait ces cupcakes pour l'anniversaire de ma fille et ils ont été un succès total. La recette est super simple et le goût est exceptionnel. Mes enfants ont adoré chaque bouchée.
Delicious! I made these cupcakes for my niece's birthday, and they were a hit! The vanilla flavor is perfect, and the frosting was so easy to make. I never thought I could create such tasty treats. Definitely my new go-to recipe!
I baked these vanilla cupcakes with my kids last weekend for a family gathering. They were super easy to make and turned out so fluffy! The frosting was a hit, everyone loved them. Can’t wait to try different flavors next time.
Superb
I was so excited to try these Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday! They turned out beautiful and fluffy, and everyone loved them. The frosting was super easy to make. It's defintely my new go-to. I can’t stop thinking about how delicious they were!
These cupcakes are fantastic! I made them for my friend's birthday and everyone loved them. The frosting turned out so fluffy and the cake was soft. A super easy recipe to follow too.
Superb! These cupcakes brought my family together for a delightful baking afternoon. The kids loved adding sprinkles to the frosting. Simple yet deliciously fun!
OMG, these Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes are a game changer! I whipped them up for my daughter's b-day and everyone was raving. The cupcakes turned out super soft and fluffy, plus the frosting was to die for! Def my new go-to recipe when I'm feeling fancy or just wanna impress. Can’t wait to try new flavors next time!
Superb. I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday, and they vanished in minutes. The vanilla flavor is just right, and frosting is fluffy. Will make these again for sure!
I made these Vanilla-Frosted Cupcakes for my wife's birthday and they turned out superb. The recipe was so easy to follow, and the frosting was fluffy and delicious. We had a lovely time sharing them with family. Thank you for this simple yet amazing recipe.
Yummy! I made these cupcakes for my best friend's birthday last week, and they were a massive hit! The frosting was so fluffy and the vanilla flavour perfect. Everyone wanted the recipe!
