{Better Than} Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

June 06, 2013

A classic Vanilla Cupcake that is any but classic. What amps this cupcake up is the true quality, a fluffy crumb cake topped with a rich, creamy, smooth vanilla buttercream that seemingly melts away in your mouth. It's a keeper!

Vanilla Cupcakes:
1-3/4 c. cake flour
1-1/4 c. all purpose flour
1-3/4 c. sugar
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c. butter, at room temperature and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 eggs
1 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Vanilla Buttercream:
1-1/2 c. butter, at room temperature
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 lbs. powdered sugar
1/2 c. milk
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1. Heat oven to 350F. Line standard muffins tins with liners; set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine cake flour, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, for 1 minutes. With mixer on low speed, drop in a...
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Nutritions

Calories
809

Sodium
514mg
21% DV

Fat
59g
91% DV

Protein
8g
16% DV

Carbs
55g
18% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV

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