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Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Classic and fluffy vanilla cupcakes bursting with vanilla flavor topped with creamy buttercream frosting.

Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
18-20 minutes
Servings

Cupcakes

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cups Domino® Granulated Sugar 1 3/4 cups Domino® Granulated Sugar
  • 4 egg whites 4 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups milk 1 1/3 cups milk

Buttercream Frosting

  • 3 3/4 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar 3 3/4 cups Domino® Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 3 to 4 tablespoon milk 3 to 4 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: food coloring of choice, sprinkles, and other decor Optional: food coloring of choice, sprinkles, and other decor
  • cups cups

Instructions

Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 22 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla. Alternately stir in flour mixture and milk, ending with the flour.  Scoop batter into muffin tins 2/3 full (1/4 cup) and bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Buttercream Frosting

Step 1

Combine in a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, confectioners sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes until creamy. Add more milk to reach desired spreading or piping consistency.

Chef's Tip

A full “2 dozen” cupcakes can be made by portioning a bit less batter per muffin tin. Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes. These cupcakes will be a little lighter in color than traditional vanilla cupcakes, since they are made without egg yolks.

Eye Catching Icing is Just a Click Away

We know you want your treats to stand out in the crowd. Good news - show stopping icing has never been easier. Download this handy chart with the food color ratios for the perfect icing color. You’ll find the latest color trends as well as some classic staples. So, have fun and get creative! Your treats will be as colorful as they are delicious.

Food Dye Chart

We know you want your treats to stand out in the crowd. Good news - show stopping icing has never been easier. Download this handy chart with the food color ratios for the perfect icing color. You’ll find the latest color trends as well as some classic staples. So, have fun and get creative! Your treats will be as colorful as they are delicious.

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