Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe
Recipe Makes - 12 Cupcakes
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C
Step 2
Put cupcake liners in your muffin tin
Step 3
Whisk Flour and baking powder together in a large bowl and set aside
Step 4
Combine the milk and butter in a heat proof container, and heat until the butter is melted. Note: Be careful not to let the milk boil or bubble. Leave in microwave/covered on stovetop to keep warm
Step 5
In a seperate, sturdy glass bowl, mix eggs on high for 30s with a handheld beater
Step 6
Add in the sugar over 30s, with the beater still going
Step 7
On high speed, beat until the mixture is tripled in size, or for 8 minutes. It will be almost pure white
Step 8
Add ⅓ of the flour at a time, mixing until just combined
Step 9
Pour milk-butter, oil, and vanilla into the empty flour bowl, and add 3 cups (vaguely) into the mixture. Whisk vigourously until smooth, it will look foamy.
Step 10
Slowly add the milk mixture into the batter and mix with your beater on speed 1 until just combined.
Step 11
Scrape the sides of the bowl and ensure everything is combined evenly.
Step 12
Divide batter evenly into cupcake tins, ensuring they are around ¾ full. Place in oven and leave to cook for 22 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 13
Remove from oven and allow to cool before frosting. Check out our icing recipes for ideas!