Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes! Recipe

Name: Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, room temperature; 1/4 cup Crisco shortening, room temperature; 2 cups sugar, ground in the processor until fine (measure before processing); 4 large eggs; 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 3/4 cups cake flour (or combined together) or 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or combined together); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 cup warm half-and-half cream (this is important, warm the milk!) or 1 cup full-fat milk (this is important, warm the milk!)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Crisco shortening, room temperature
2 cups sugar, ground in the processor until fine (measure before processing)
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract or 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups cake flour (or combined together) or 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or combined together)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup warm half-and-half cream (this is important, warm the milk!) or 1 cup full-fat milk (this is important, warm the milk!)

1
Set oven to 375 degrees (will reduce oven temperature just before baking cupcakes).
2
Line 24 muffin pans with paper cupcake liners.
3
In an electric mixer, cream butter and shortening until fluffy.
4
Add in the eggs(one at a time) and the extracts and beat about 3-4 minutes on high speed (the mixture will seem to be a bit lumpy but will even out when you add in the sugar).
5
Add in the sugar; beat well (another 3 minutes) until sugar is COMPLETELY combined.
6
In a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
7
Blend into the creamed ingredients, along with the warm milk until smooth (about 3 minutes).
8
Fill the prepared pans about two-thirds full.
9
IMMEDIATELY, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
10
Place the cupcakes in oven, and bake for about 20-24 minutes, or until the cupcakes test done.

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, room temperature, 1/4 cup Crisco shortening, room temperature, 2 cups sugar, ground in the processor until fine (measure before processing), 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almost Cake Mix Vanilla Cupcakes!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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