The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake #summerdessertweek

“This post and recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by

some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.”

The perfect vanilla cupcake is here!  I have worked on this recipe off and on for about 40 years, tweaking it until I believe I have what is the perfect vanilla cupcake!  I've used cake mixes and homemade recipes, but this one is my all time favorite.

I've played with cake flour or all-purpose flour but I love the sturdiness of the all-purpose flour best. It holds frosting well and gives me a nicer curve at the top.  I have tried different kinds of milk, too, and when I tried buttermilk, I was sold. The nice tang of the milk really accents the vanilla.  I like two eggs instead of three, three seems to overpower the vanilla.  I've messed with the oils, too, and I like the flavor that butter gives. I don't add salt to the cake so I use salted butter.  The vanilla bean, in addition to the vanilla, gives the cupcake a real vanilla taste. So good!

I have found that Adam's Extract is very good for cake making.  You can find out information about their extracts on their website. Follow them on social media!

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These darling cupcake liners came from Sweets and Treats Boutique!

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I've left the job of finding the perfect frosting to you. I'd love to know what you use!

Yield: 24

Author: Terri Steffes

The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake

Simple, delicious, homemade!

prep time: 15 Mcook time: 20 Mtotal time: 35 M

ingredients:

• 1 1/4 c flour
• 1 1/4 t baking powder
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 3/4 c sugar
• 2 t vanilla extract
• 1 stick of salted butter, melted
• 1 vanilla bean (you can leave this out but it does impact the flavor)
• 1 c buttermilk or whole milk

instructions:

How to cook The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
3. Mix together flour, soda, powder, and sugar until well blended.
4. Beat eggs, butter, buttermilk, and vanilla together.
5. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, beating on medium for 2 minutes. 
6. Slice the vanilla bean lengthwise, open.
7. Scrap the seeds by going down the length of the bean.
8. Add the scrapings to the cake batter and beat slowly until incorporated.
9. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full.
10. Bake the cupcakes for 15-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
11. Let cool completely before frosting.

Calories
99.18

Fat (grams)
4.70

Sat. Fat (grams)
2.80

Carbs (grams)
12.36

Fiber (grams)
0.18

Net carbs
12.19

Sugar (grams)
7.35

Protein (grams)
1.89

Sodium (milligrams)
111.79

Cholesterol (grams)
27.05

Created using The Recipes Generator

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It wouldn't be #summersweetsweek without a giveaway, would it???

Welcome to the 3rd Annual #SummerDessertWeek event hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife. This week-long summertime event is filled with some downright amazing sweet recipes from fantastic bloggers and we've got some great giveaways from our generous sponsors for y'all too!! We can’t wait to share all of these summer-themed desserts with you and celebrate sweet, sweet summertime all week long!

There are 45 incredible bloggers participating in this year’s #SummerDessertWeek event! Thanks to those bloggers, we have over 168 summer time sweet treat recipes being shared this week! Grab a few recipes to try out and don't forget to enter the giveaway below!

Scroll down to take a look!

PRIZE #1

Dixie Crystals is giving away one (1)Keurig® K-Select® Coffee Maker

PRIZE #2

Prize #2 — Adam’s Extract is giving away – 1 Gift Pack – including Adams Poundcake Kit, Adams Best, Adams Lemon Extract, Adams Natural Food Color, and Adams Cinnamon Sugar

PRIZE #3

Prize #3 —Wilton is giving away a Wilton Gift Pack – including – Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 13 x 9 -inch Oblong Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Square Cake Pan, Bake and Bring Geometric Print Non-Stick 8-inch Round Cake Pan, Peach Cobbler Candy Melts Candy, Blueberry Lemonade Candy Melts Candy, Orange Crème Candy Melts Candy, Key Lime Pie Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Orange Crème Decorating Icing Pouch with Tips, Pop Art Triangle and Solid Cupcake Liners, Geometric Print and Solid Green Cupcake Liners, Balloon Dog Icing Decorations, Assorted Brights and Pastels Sprinkles, Blue Sprinkles Tackle Box, Coral Sprinkles Tackle Box, DIY-Lish Mermaid Kit, DIY-Lish Candy Lollipop Kit and Disposable Decorating Bags with 1M Tips

PRIZE #4

Prize #4 — Sweets & Treats Boutique is giving away 1 (one) baking supply box including an assortment of sprinkles and cupcake liners as well as one of Love From The Oven’s recent cookbooks!

PRIZE #5

Prize #4 — Anolon is giving one (1) winner an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9" Round Springform Pan & an Anolon Advanced Graphite 9" Square Springform Pan

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Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from July 7th - July 14th at 12AMEST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 5 (five) prizes and therefore we will have a total of 5 (five) winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

 Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #SummerDessertWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Adam’s Extract, Wilton, Sweets and Treats Shop and Anolon ! These wonderful sponsors provided the prize packs for our giveaways and also sent samples and products to the #SummerDessertWeek bloggers to use in their recipes.