Best 7 How Do You Make Cupcakes From Scratch Recipes

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Cupcakes are a delightful and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, making cupcakes from scratch is a fun and rewarding experience. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and beautiful cupcakes that will impress your friends and family, no matter the occasion. From classic chocolate to funfetti, from red velvet to carrot cake, there are endless possibilities when it comes to cupcake flavors. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating some homemade cupcake magic!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Sour cream adds rich flavor and tender texture to these classic chocolate cupcakes. ...MORE+ LESS-

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup water
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 36 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, beat all frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Spread frosting over cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 240, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 160 mg

THE BEST HOMEMADE CUPCAKES



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After trying and tweaking multiple recipes, I've created one that works beautifully. These are super moist, delicious homemade cupcakes. Top with your favorite frosting and enjoy! Our children devour these, even without icing!

Provided by OzGal

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Combine sifted flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk eggs together in a second bowl for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Beat milk, oil, and vanilla extract together in another large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until incorporated. Add the flour mixture in increments, making sure it mixes in well. Fold in eggs. Scoop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 127 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

VANILLA CUPCAKES FROM SCRATCH



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A quick and easy recipe for cupcakes from scratch! Frost as desired after cupcakes have cooled.

Provided by Janine S.

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup butter-flavored shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Beat sugar, butter, and shortening together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in flour mixture. Add milk mixture and beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Increase speed to high and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Fill the prepared muffin cups 1/2 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 182.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

GO-TO VANILLA CUPCAKES



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Golden memories: Smelling sweetly of butter, sugar and vanilla, these classic little cakes bring you right back to when you were a kid and Mom baked you birthday cupcakes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 cupcakes (or about 48 mini cupcakes)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Your favorite frosting, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and position a rack in the middle of the oven. Line one 12-cup standard muffin tin or two 24-cup mini-muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • In another medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until light and foamy, about 2 minutes. While beating, gradually pour in the melted butter and then the vanilla.
  • While mixing slowly, add half of the flour mixture. Then add all the milk, followed by the remaining flour mixture; take care not to overmix the batter. Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean, rotating the tin about halfway through baking time, 18 to 20 minutes for standard cupcakes or 10 to 12 minutes for minis. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove from the tin and cool on the rack completely. Frost and decorate as desired.

BASIC CUPCAKES



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Make and share this Basic Cupcakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
prepared frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat together until mixture is smooth.
  • Line muffin pan.
  • Half fill each muffin paper with batter.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.3, Sodium 206.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 2.2

CUPCAKE RECIPE



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Bake these easy vanilla cupcakes in just 35 minutes. Perfect for birthdays, picnics or whenever you fancy a sweet treat, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

110g softened butter
110g golden caster sugar
2 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
110g self-raising flour
150g softened butter
300g icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk
food colouring paste of your choice (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and fill a 12 cupcake tray with cases.
  • Using an electric whisk beat 110g softened butter and 110g golden caster sugar together until pale and fluffy then whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition.
  • Add ½ tsp vanilla extract, 110g self-raising flour and a pinch of salt, whisk until just combined then spoon the mixture into the cupcake cases.
  • Bake for 15 mins until golden brown and a skewer inserted into the middle of each cake comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the buttercream, whisk 150g softened butter until super soft then add 300g icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  • Whisk together until smooth (start off slowly to avoid an icing sugar cloud) then beat in 3 tbsp milk.
  • If wanting to colour, stir in the food colouring now. Spoon or pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 34 grams sugar, Fiber 0.4 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

VANILLA CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup whole milk, at room temperature
Frosting, recipe follows, for topping
4 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces, softened (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Beat in the vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to medium low; beat in half of the flour mixture, then all of the milk, then the remaining flour mixture until just combined.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each three-quarters full. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Transfer the pan to a rack and let cool 5 minutes, then remove the cupcakes to the rack to cool completely. Top with Frosting.
  • Whisk the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the mixture is warm and the sugar dissolves. Remove the bowl from the pan; let cool slightly.
  • Beat the egg white mixture in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or with a hand mixer) on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 12 to 15 minutes. Beat in the butter a few pieces at a time, then continue beating until smooth. (Don't worry if the mixture looks separated at first-it will come together as you keep beating.)

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help your cupcakes bake evenly and give them a lighter texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making your cupcakes more tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding them to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cupcakes are light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cupcakes tough.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full. This will allow the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Overbaking can make the cupcakes dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

With a little practice, you'll be able to make delicious cupcakes from scratch that are perfect for any occasion. Just remember to follow these tips and you'll be sure to impress your friends and family with your baking skills.

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