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Small Batch Vanilla Cupcakes

Soft, fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

Vanilla cupcakes

  • 4 Tbs butter melted
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 4 Tbsp butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and line 6 spots in a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Add egg whites to the bowl of your stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment beat until soft peaks start to form. Add the sugar and continue beating until the sugar is mixed in and the egg whites are now stiff peaks.
  • Add the vanilla, melted butter and buttermilk to the egg whites. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon until just combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Continue to stir until the flour is mixed in. You don't want to over mix as this will remove the air from the egg whites.
  • Evenly divide the batter into the 6 cupcake liners. Bake for 18 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean.
  • Remove the cupcakes from the muffin tin and allow to completely cool before frosting.
  • Make the buttercream by adding the butter to the bowl of your mixer. Use the regular paddle attachment and mix until the butter is soft and fluffy. Slowly add the powdered sugar a little at a time. You will need to scrap down the butter and sugar mixture from the sides of the bowl from time to time. Once all the powdered sugar is added, add the milk and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick you can always add in a little more milk.
  • Frost the cupcakes by placing the frosting into a small ziplock bag and sealing it up. Cut the corner of one end off so that the frosting comes out in a thick ribbon. Swirl around the top of each cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles and enjoy!
Keyword half a dozen, small batch cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes