Description
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delectable cream cheese vanilla cupcakes. Soft, fluffy, and bursting with rich flavors, these treats are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy afternoons at home. With a luscious frosting and a hint of nostalgia, they promise to be a crowd favorite, leaving everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; add heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (58g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg