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Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes

Course Dessert
Keyword cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • add an additional egg to the number called for on the box
  • replace the oil with an equal amount melted butter
  • replace the water with milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Buttercream Icing

  • 3/4 c butter softened
  • 4 c powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2-3 Tbsp milk or half and half

Instructions

  1. Prepare cake mix according to the directions with the ingredients above.  Place cupcake wrappers in the pan and fill 3/4 full.  

  2. Before you put them in the oven, pick the pan up and drop it on the counter to remove any air bubbles.  Bake according to the directions on the box.  Remove from the oven and let cool before icing  

  3. For the Buttercream:  Beat softened butter and 2 cups powdered sugar until smooth.  Add milk or half and half and vanilla.  Continue adding powdered sugar until the right consistency.  It is very forgiving if you add to much powdered sugar you can add another splash of milk.  

  4. If I am using a piping bag I like the icing a little looser and fluffier than when I frost by hand, so I mix it a little longer and add a splash more milk.