Description
Make completely irresistible moist cupcakes every time with these easy Chocolate and Vanilla Cupcakes from scratch recipes. Topped with a deliciously simple buttercream, these are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Chocolate Cupcakes
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond flavor
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup softened butter
Buttercream Frosting
- 2 cups butter (softened)
- 4 lbs powdered sugar
- 1 jar marshmallow fluff
- flavoring of choice
- food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Chocolate Cupcakes
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
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Mix together all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix for about 2 minutes or medium speed, or until all ingredients are well blended.
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Pour the batter into paper lined muffin tins.
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Bake for 13-15 minutes or until cupcakes are cooked through. Allow to cool before decorating.
Vanilla Cupcakes
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the milk, egg whites, vanilla, almond, baknig powder, sugar, and flour. Blend until well mixed.
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Add in the softened butter until just incorporated. Works best if your butter is cut into small pieces
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Pour the batter into the paper lined muffin tin.
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Bake for 18 minutes, or until the cupcakes are cooked through. Allow to cool completley before decorating.
Buttercream Frosting
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In the bowl of a standmixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed for about one minute.
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Slowly add in half of the powdered sugar. Add in the marshmallow fluff.
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Add in the remaining powdered sugar. Add in your choice of flavorings and food coloring, if desired. If the icing is too thick, add in a small amount of milk to desired consistency.