BILLY'S VANILLA, VANILLA CUPCAKES

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A double-dose of vanilla extract-in the cake and in the buttercream frosting -gives these cupcakes from famed baker Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in New York City great vanilla taste that's just the right amount of sweetness (and more than irresistible).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes about 30 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups cake flour, not self-rising
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Colored Sprinkles, for decorating, optional
Alternate frosting: Billy's Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until combined. Add butter, mixing until just coated with flour.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. With mixer on medium speed, add wet ingredients in 3 parts, scraping down sides of bowl before each addition; beat until ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about 2/3 full. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat process with remaining batter. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a small offset spatula to frost tops of each cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Deidre Edison
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These cupcakes are the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy. I love the vanilla flavor.


Amit Hasan
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I made these cupcakes for my friends and they all loved them! They said they were the best vanilla cupcakes they'd ever had.


Nyafele Mark
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These cupcakes were a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Syed Azan
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I was looking for a simple vanilla cupcake recipe and this one fit the bill. The cupcakes were light and fluffy and had a great flavor.


Pramod Pramod
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Saif Mehsood
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a family favorite!


The Ngugi's
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These cupcakes are the perfect treat for a birthday party or any other special occasion.


Sheila Beckham
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They turned out great and we all enjoyed them.


yf
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These cupcakes were a bit too plain for my taste. I think they could have used a little more flavor.


Robiul Kazi
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I'm not a big fan of vanilla cupcakes, but these ones were actually really good. The flavor was subtle and not too sweet.


Anish Am shbk
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


MD tanvir Chowdury
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


Johnny Digger
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These cupcakes are the best I've ever had! The vanilla flavor is amazing and they are so moist and fluffy.


Jr
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cupcakes turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Tonya Kilgore
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Swati Bajracharya
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cupcakes were to make. They turned out perfect and were a big hit with my family.


Usman Nisar
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These cupcakes are delicious! The vanilla flavor is perfect and they are so moist. I will definitely be making these again and again.


douglass ballentine
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and she loved them! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Jaylahnie Vazquez
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These cupcakes were a hit at my party! They were light, fluffy, and had the perfect amount of vanilla flavor. I will definitely be making these again.