# Perfect Yellow Cupcakes

Classic, buttery, and fluffy yellow cupcakes that serve as a blank canvas for creativity.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- butter
- sugar
- eggs
- vanilla
- milk
- vanilla buttercream
- cup sprinkles
- buttermilk

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
4. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (~3 mins).
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
6. Stir in vanilla.
7. Add ⅓ of the flour mixture, mix until just combined.
8. Pour in ½ of the milk, mix gently.
9. Repeat, ending with flour.
10. Divide batter evenly among liners (⅔ full).
11. Bake 18-20 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.
12. Cool 5 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.
13. Once completely cool, frost with vanilla buttercream or your favorite icing.

## Equipment

- oven
- 12-cup muffin tin
- liners
- bowl
- rack

## Tips

- For extra moist cupcakes, substitute buttermilk for regular milk.
- For a funfetti version, fold in ½ cup sprinkles before baking.
- Rotate the pan halfway through for even baking.
- Unfrosted cupcakes freeze well for 1 month.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.wo-kidcare.com/2025/05/perfect-yellow-cupcakes-classic-buttery.html?m=1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/194117b6-783c-4a3e-8b23-1b5690ebdea6
- Extracted: 2025-05-13

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