Mini Vanilla Cupcakes

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

Pure vanilla extract takes center stage in these mini vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting, perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, or any special event!

Ingredients

Cupcakes:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup white sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 18-cup mini muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
2 Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl.
3 Whip butter and sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and milk; whip until just combined. Fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.
4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 10 to 14 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
5 Meanwhile, whip powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla for frosting in a bowl until well combined. Frost cooled cupcakes.