🧁 Light & Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes w/Creamy Vanilla Frosting #cupcakes #baking #cupcakelove #vanilla

Soft, golden vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting — light, fluffy, and full of comfort. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or cozy weekends at home. #cupcakes #homebaking #easydesserts #baking #birthdays RECIPE: Yields: 12 cupcakes | Prep Time: 8 min | Bake Time: 22 min | Total: 30 min Cupcakes Ingredients • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp salt • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened • ¾ cup sugar • 2 large eggs, room temperature • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract • ½ cup buttermilk (or plain kefir, room temperature) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners. 2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar 5 minutes until thick and fluffy. 4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. 5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth (do not overmix). 6. Fill liners ⅔ full; bake 20–23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before frosting. ⸻ Creamy Vanilla Frosting Ingredients • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature • 2 cups powdered sugar • 1 ½ cups cold heavy whipping cream • 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions 1. Whip cold heavy cream on high 1–2 minutes until thick and fluffy. 2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy; add vanilla. 3. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and smooth. 4. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy!