How to Make Homemade Yellow Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Homemade yellow cupcakes are a classic treat that never goes out of style. These moist, fluffy cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday celebration, afternoon tea, or just a sweet indulgence. With their buttery and vanilla flavors, they are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.

Making homemade yellow cupcakes from scratch is easier than you might think, and the results are well worth the effort. These cupcakes are made with simple, pantry staples like...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Pour into the flour mixture and beat, while adding milk, until just blended. Don't overmix. Fill the prepared muffin cups with batter, 2/3 to 3/4 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    161 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 105mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg