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Vanilla Cupcakes

1. 1 1/4 cups (163g) all-purpose flour.
2. 1 1/4 tsp baking powder.
3. 1/4 tsp salt.
4. 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter, room temperature.
5. 3/4 cup (155g) sugar.
6. 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil.
7. 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
8. 2 large eggs.

1. How do I bake the perfect cupcake?
2. How do you make cupcakes from scratch?
3. What makes a cupcake light and fluffy?
4. Why are my cupcakes rubbery?
5. What to add to cupcakes to make them moist?
6. What does baking soda do in cupcakes?
7. Who is the mother of the cupcake?
8. What materials do you need to make cupcakes?
9. How do I make my cupcakes look professional?
10. How do you frost cupcakes for beginners?

How do I bake the perfect cupcake?

10 Tips for Baking the BEST Cupcakes

1. Follow the Recipe. Well, duh. ...
2. Room Temperature Ingredients. This one could get a little too long so I'm just going to direct you to my entire post on the subject. ...
3. Don't Over-mix, Don't Under-mix. ...
4. High Quality Cupcake Liners. ...
5. Fill Cupcake Pans Appropriately. ...
6. Oven Thermometer, Every Time. ...
7. 1 Batch in the Center. ...
8. Bounce-Back Test.

How do you make cupcakes from scratch?

Ingredients 1x 2x 3x

1. 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
2. 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
3. 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. 1/2 cup milk.
5. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
6. 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature.
7. 3/4 cup sugar.
8. 2 large eggs.

What makes a cupcake light and fluffy?

The gluten and fat molecules in the batter are what helps the cupcake set and maintain its fluffy, light structure – give those molecules awhile (at least 2/3 of the total baking time) to set and stiffen up before you introduce any cold air to the atmosphere by sticking your nose in to check on things.

Why are my cupcakes rubbery?

The reason why a cake gets rubbery is that the overmixing of flour activates the gluten. ... Apart from the Gluten, insufficient creaming of sugar and eggs will also make a tight texture because there isn't enough air trapped in the mix to give it a lift.

What to add to cupcakes to make them moist?

Therefore, the best proportion you can use is to use 1/2 butter or oil and 1/2 applesauce. If your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of butter or oil, use 1/4 cup of butter and oil plus 1/4 cup applesauce.

What does baking soda do in cupcakes?

The baking soda is added to neutralize the acids in the recipe plus to add tenderness and some leavening. When using baking powder or baking soda in a recipe, make sure to sift or whisk with the other dry ingredients before adding to the batter to ensure uniformity. Otherwise the baked good can have large holes.

Who is the mother of the cupcake?

However, most food historians give Eliza Leslie's 1828 recipe for cupcakes as being the most significant, so we are giving Eliza the distinction of being the "Mother of the Cupcake".

What materials do you need to make cupcakes?

Here are our Top 10 Essentials for all cupcake makers:

1. A good quality food mixer.
2. Non-stick cupcake trays (enough to do at least 2 batches of cupcakes).
3. Digital scales for accurate measuring.
4. Cooling racks.
5. Measuring spoons for accuracy of ingredients.
6. Mixing bowls.
7. Wooden spoons.

How do I make my cupcakes look professional?

9 Easy Ways to Make Your Cupcakes Look Professional

1. Skip the Box Mix. PIN IT. Photo by Julia Raleigh. ...
2. Make Your Own Frosting. PIN IT. Photo by Julia Raleigh. ...
3. Use a Piping Bag. PIN IT. Photo by Julia Raleigh. ...
4. Bake Properly. PIN IT. Photo by Julia Raleigh. ...
5. Uniformity is Key. PIN IT. ...
6. Try Using a Filling. PIN IT. ...
7. Don't Be Afraid To Experiment. PIN IT. ...
8. Give It a Decadent Description. PIN IT.

How do you frost cupcakes for beginners?

Hold your piping bag and tip perpendicular to the top of the cupcake. With the frosting tip about a half inch above the cupcake, squeeze frosting onto the cupcake and allow it to spread outward. Keep the frosting tip in place and slightly buried in the frosting. 2.