Vanilla cupcake bases

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Learn how to make moist vanilla cupcake bases, perfect for kids. This simple recipe uses softened butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, milk and vanilla extract. Perfect for topping with frosting, fruit or chocolate.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
57m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$2.76
Per serving:$0.23

Critical Success Points

  • The butter must be softened but not melted.
  • The butter‑sugar creaming should be pale and airy.
  • Do not over‑mix the batter after adding the flour.
  • Bake at exactly 180°C, monitor the time.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Raw eggs may contain salmonella; ensure the cupcakes are fully cooked.

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