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Cupcake Base Recipe

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This Cupcake Base Recipe is light, fluffy, and moist, making it the perfect foundation for any cupcake flavor. Made with staple ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla, it's a simple yet versatile recipe that works well with any frosting or mix-ins. Whether you're making classic vanilla or adding chocolate chips, this recipe will give you delicious, bakery-quality cupcakes every time.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add citrus zest, chocolate chips, or sprinkles to the batter.
  • Adjust baking time if using a mini or jumbo cupcake pan.

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