Old Fashioned Cupcakes

Take a sweet trip down memory lane with these classic Old Fashioned Cupcakes, a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery softness and timeless vanilla flavor. Made from scratch with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and real vanilla extract, these cupcakes are simple yet satisfyingly rich, with a moist crumb that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious homemade buttercream frosting, this dessert is an ideal choice for baking enthusiasts who cherish easy-to-make, nostalgic recipes. Ready in under 40 minutes and yielding a dozen cupcakes, this recipe is perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or anytime you crave a classic vanilla treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 32/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups whole milk
• 2.5 cups powdered sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
• 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, evenly divide the batter among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Step 9

To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 10

Add the vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. Continue beating. If the frosting is too thick, add another tablespoon of heavy cream or milk until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 11

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spread the buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes as desired.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy your Old Fashioned Cupcakes with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192.3 grams (1192.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4657

Total Fat 217.90g	279%
Saturated Fat 134.00g	670%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 937mg	312%
Sodium 1498mg	65%
Total Carbohydrate 649.10g	236%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 501.00g
Protein 37.60g	75%

Vitamin D 269IU	1345%
Calcium 304mg	23%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 587mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 55.1%