Low Sugar Easy Vanilla Cupcakes

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time20 min

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cupcakes

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk, room temperature

For the frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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