Moist white cupcakes with silky vanilla buttercream frosting, perfect for birthdays and celebrations of all kinds!

Moist white cupcakes with silky vanilla buttercream frosting recipe from @bakedbyrachel.  Perfect for birthdays and celebrations of all kinds!

Over the weekend we celebrated a special birthday, along with America’s birthday! From presents, to time with family and fireworks… it was a memorable day. I hope yours was just as amazing!

Leading up to the big day, I had asked my oldest what flavor cupcake she wanted. It’s clear to see what she had requested… vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting. Seemingly boring, but trust me, they’re not. They’re anything but boring.

I tested a newly written recipe multiple times, changing it slightly with each batch, trying to perfect it… only to end up liking the first batch the best. Of course that would be the case. It was worth all of the effort to know these are the best.

Moist white cupcakes with silky vanilla buttercream frosting recipe from @bakedbyrachel.  Perfect for birthdays and celebrations of all kinds!

Sometimes you want yellow cake… sometimes you want chocolate cake…and sometimes you want perfectly white cake topped off with an amazing frosting. These will hit the spot. I promise.

These are hands down the best white cupcakes I’ve ever had. Perfectly moist white cupcakes, topped off with a silky vanilla buttercream frosting. You’ll definitely want to lick the beater after whipping up this frosting!

A great addition to birthdays, weddings and just about any celebration… or any day of the week!

Moist white cupcakes with silky vanilla buttercream frosting recipe from @bakedbyrachel.  Perfect for birthdays and celebrations of all kinds!

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White Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 8 cupcakes
Moist white cupcakes with silky vanilla buttercream frosting, perfect for celebrations of all kinds!

Ingredients
 

Cupcake:

  • 1/4 C unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 C granulated sugar
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 C all purpose flour
  • 1/2 C plain yogurt

Frosting:

  • 1/2 C unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 C shortening 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 C powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a cupcake pan with 8 liners. 
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg white and vanilla until smooth. While mixing on low, sprinkle in salt and baking powder. Continue mixing on low, add half of the flour, followed by half of the yogurt. Repeat with remaining flour and yogurt, mixing until batter is just combined and no streaks remain. 
  • Divide batter between prepared liners, using a large cookie scoop, or roughly filling 3/4 full. 
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cupcakes are set. Cool in pan for several minutes, until easy to handle, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, shortening and vanilla until smooth. Add powdered sugar in 1/2 cup batches, mixing well between additions. Continue mixing until fully combined and smooth. 
  • Frost fully cooled cupcakes with desired method. Immediately top off with sprinkles, if desired. 
  • Store in an airtight container or chill overnight, bringing to room temperature prior to serving. 

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cupcake