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Freshly baked cupcakes ready to be decorated, showcasing the easy cupcake base recipe results.

Easy Cupcake Base Recipe with Minimal Ingredients

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Discover the joy of baking with this Easy Cupcake Base Recipe that requires minimal ingredients. Perfect for bakers of all levels, these fluffy and delicious cupcakes can be customized with various frostings and toppings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined.
  4. Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Notes

  • Don’t Overmix: Mix until just combined to avoid tough cupcakes.
  • Accurate Measurements: Ensure accurate measurements for the best results.
  • Oven Temperature: Preheat your oven properly.
  • Cool Completely: Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
  • Author: Serena Miller
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg