Best 8 The Perfect Yellow Cupcake Recipes

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In the realm of baking, the pursuit of the perfect yellow cupcake is akin to a culinary symphony. Envision a golden masterpiece, its moist and fluffy interior harmonizing with a delicate crumb. The tantalizing aroma of vanilla and butter wafts through the air, promising an extraordinary gustatory experience. Whether it's for a joyful celebration or a cozy afternoon teatime indulgence, crafting the perfect yellow cupcake is an art form that requires precision, passion, and an unwavering dedication to detail.

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

YELLOW CUPCAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup milk, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows, or about 2 cups frosting of your choice
Colorful sprinkles
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons heavy cream, at room temperature
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line the muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar and mix on low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.)
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla, and also set aside.
  • Add the egg yolks to the creamed butter one at time, waiting for each one to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Alternately, add the flour mixture in 3 additions and the milk in 2 additions, waiting for each to be fully incorporated before adding the next (scrape the bowl down occasionally). Raise the speed to medium and mix briefly until a smooth batter is formed. Transfer the batter to a large bowl.
  • Thoroughly clean the bowl of the mixer and put the egg whites inside. Whip the egg whites on high speed, using the whisk attachment, until stiff peaks are formed.
  • Working in 3 batches, using a rubber spatula, fold the egg whites into the batter, until just incorporated. Divide the batter evenly among the cups in the muffin pan. Bake, rotating the pan once, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cakes from the oven and cool completely.
  • Using a palette knife or rubber, spread some of the frosting all over the tops of the cakes and decorate with the sprinkles.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or with a hand-held electric mixer in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high, and mix until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.)
  • Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the heavy cream, vanilla, and zest. Raise the speed to high and mix briefly until fluffy (scrape down the bowl occasionally). Store in the refrigerator until somewhat stiff, before using. May be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.

HOMEMADE YELLOW CUPCAKES



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Just a simple yellow cupcake recipe from scratch that anybody can make. A sour cream or lemon type frosting is best on these jewels.

Provided by thegrindre

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 104.8 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

YELLOW CUPCAKES



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Nothing is better than homemade cupcakes. This yellow cupcake recipe makes delicious and fluffy treats. To top them, choose whatever frosting you want. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
Frosting of your choice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Spread with frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PERFECT YELLOW CAKE



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This is the recipe that I use for a basic easy cake. It's from Better Homes Cook book and I don't want to lose it so I am posting it here. This is the cake that started me baking from scratch and not using boxed mixes from the store. If you use all of the sugar then it's still real good without icing. I usually just use 1 1/2 cups of sugar and it works just fine.

Provided by Troy38

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla (I use 2 teaspoons)
1 1/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder and salt: set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar about 1/4 cup at a time, beating on medium speed until well combined. Beat for 2 minutes more after all sugar is inches.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time beating after each egg for one minute.
  • Beat in vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Bake at 375°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes for 9 inch pans 30 to 35 minutes for 8 inch pans, 25 to 30 minutes for 13x9x2 inch pan.
  • Use your toothpick to check if it comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 80.6, Sodium 304.9, Carbohydrate 50.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 29.3, Protein 5.2

CLASSIC YELLOW CUPCAKES



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Sugar substitute makes these golden cupcakes a wonderfully sweet treat, whether used for dessert or as a fast snack. Light and buttery, the divine bites make a perfect contribution to a spring baby shower or a casual ending to lunch with friends. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar blend
3 large eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free milk
Fat-free whipped topping, optional
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Top with a dollop of whipped topping if desired, then dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PERFECT YELLOW/VANILLA CUPCAKES



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yum! these cupcakes are soooo easy, sooo moist, soo soft and soo fluffy, and they come out so deliciously perfect in taste as well as texture, you will never dare to mess with the recipe!

Provided by izza_zanab

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup flour
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • beat the eggs and sugar on full speed until the sugar dissolves and the eggs are light and creamy.
  • add the rest of the ingredients. (don't forget to sift the flour).
  • on low speed, beat just until the ingredients are incorporated. DO NOT over beat.
  • bake ate 180 C (355 F) for 20-25 min or until the tops are golden brown.

YELLOW CUPCAKES



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These classic back-to-school treats will surely be big hits.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
Sprinkles, for decorating
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; line the cups of a standard (12-cup) muffin tin with paper or foil liners. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a liquid-measuring cup, mix milk and vanilla; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. With mixer on low speed, add half of dry ingredients, followed by milk-vanilla mixture, then remaining dry ingredients. Do not overmix.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups (a 2-ounce or 1/4-cup ice-cream scoop is good for this).
  • Place tin on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes 5 minutes in tin, then remove and cool completely on a rack before frosting.
  • Prepare frosting: In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Mix in up to 1/2 cup more sugar or a few more teaspoons of milk as necessary to achieve a spreadable consistency.
  • Frost cupcakes; decorate with sprinkles before frosting dries to ensure that they stick. The frosted cupcakes are best eaten within 1 day.

YELLOW CUPCAKES



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The sky's the limit as to what you can add to yellow cupcakes to enhance them! Try adding chocolate chips or your favorite nuts. Make it your way with the variation below.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, and milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until about two-thirds full.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Frost with desired frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help ensure that your batter mixes together smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cupcake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter one at a time: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop gluten in the flour, resulting in a tough cupcake.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will allow the cupcakes to rise properly without overflowing.
  • Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes: A toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake should come out clean when it is done.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you're sure to bake the perfect yellow cupcakes every time. These cupcakes are moist and tender, with a delicate crumb and a sweet, buttery flavor. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to bake sales. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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