Vanilla Bliss Cupcakes with Brown Sugar

These moist and fluffy vanilla cupcakes are infused with the sweet richness of brown sugar. Topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting, these heavenly treats will leave you craving for more.
ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milkFor the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- 2.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- 6.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- 7.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8.
Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting:
- 9.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- 10.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
- 11.
Beat until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- 12.
Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them generously with the vanilla buttercream frosting.
- 13.
Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or a light dusting of brown sugar on top.