Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cupcakes & Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Name: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cupcakes & Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; FROSTING; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 dash salt; 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups milk
FROSTING
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 dash salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 -2 tablespoon milk

1
For CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 325. Line cupcake tin with cupcake papers.
2
Cream butter until light and fluffy. Add sugar and beat well. Add eggs, beating well after each.
3
Add vanilla, baking powder, salt, flour, and milk, mixing after each addition.
4
Pour batter into cupcake pan, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
5
For FROSTING: In a medium microwavable bowl, combine 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, cut up. Microwave on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until the chocolate is softened (or heat chocolate in a saucepan over low heat).
6
Add vanilla, dash of salt, and powdered sugar, mixing well. Add milk as needed for spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes when cool.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cupcakes & Chocolate Frosting 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.

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Vanilla Cupcakes & Chocolate Frosting

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