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These tender, moist yellow cupcakes can be frosted and decorated to your heart’s content\u2014or party’s theme! It\u2019s a staple recipe that\u2019s able to handle anything from fruity fillings to rich buttercreams. Read on for our classic yellow cupcake recipe and all our best tips for making them your own.<\/p>\n
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.<\/p>\n Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl, and cream them together until they\u2019re light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. We like to crank a good hand mixer<\/a> or stand mixer<\/a> on high for this job.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/i> This step can be a bit tricky. Our guide on how to cream butter and sugar<\/a> will help make sure you’ve got it down.<\/p>\n Crack in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the vanilla, and beat until everything is fully incorporated.<\/p>\n In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.<\/p>\n Add about half of the dry mixture to the wet mixture, and beat until just combined. Pour in all the milk, and beat until combined. Finally, add the rest of the dry mixture, and beat just until everything comes together.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/i> Adding the ingredients alternately like this preserves the integrity of the butter mixture and ultimately prevents the cake from becoming tough or dense.<\/p>\n Fill the prepared cupcake liners three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Cool the cupcakes in the muffin tins for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks. Allow them to cool completely on the wire racks, then spread with frosting.<\/p>\n To store your cupcakes, let them come to room temperature. Store them, unfrosted, in an airtight container at room temperature up to one day before frosting. Frosted cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days. <\/p>\n Once your cupcakes have come to room temperature, store them (frosted or unfrosted) in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months. Let them thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.<\/p>\n The edges of the cupcakes may be golden brown, but for a moist cupcake, only bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a middle cupcake comes out clean. Watch carefully, as all ovens are different.<\/p>\n The secret to good cupcakes is not overmixing your cupcake batter. Overmixing develops the gluten too much, resulting in dense and tough cupcakes. 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.2413793,"reviewCount":29,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amy316"},"reviewBody":"I made these to take to a July 4th celebration. They were phenomenal! The cake was light and tender with a wonderful vanilla flavor. They were light in color, not as dark as a boxed yellow mix. I got 24 cupcakes without any spill over. I was sure to beat the butter and sugar as directed until it was very light and fluffy. The key to light texture, is beating the batter as the recipe suggests and being sure to beat it well after each flour & milk addition. This aerates the batter yielding the light tender cake. I used a butter cream, and was sure to make enough to pipe the frosting, which always needs more frosting. The sprinkles were a hit with the grandkids!! Yummy. Thanks for a great recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"slfish68"},"reviewBody":" I made recipe exactly as written, my batch made 22. I baked them 20 to be on the safe side, but think 17-18 would be fine. A nice light texture and golden butter flavor.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sidney822"},"reviewBody":" Such an incredible recipe! I substituted almond milk and dairy free butter due to a sensitivity and they turned out AMAZING! So moist and they stay that way for a long time. Some recipes don't taste right without real dairy, but this one was so good. I also added 1\/3 cup of sprinkles (Jimmies) to make them funfetti and it was such a good addition. I used the \"rich buttercream frosting\" recipe to frost the cupcakes and everyone loved them!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueRing"},"reviewBody":"Moist, with a perfect vanilla flavor. This was exactly what I was looking for.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBowtie"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe severally times! It is easy to make and the cupcakes are tasty! I half the recipe since we are a very small household.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCorn"},"reviewBody":"Cupcakes had no flavor at all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePlanet"},"reviewBody":"Horrible. Not good at all. I followed the recipe very very carefully. My cakes were dense and tasted like cornbread . You'd have to drown those cupcakes in frosting to make them taste good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedLamp"},"reviewBody":"delicious recipe very easy to make thanks for sharing","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBus"},"reviewBody":"I made these cupcakes today. They're light and fluffy and have a good taste. I used regular size cups and the recipe made 23 cupcakes. From a previous cupcake recipe that didn't turn out I learned not to use Argo baking powder without aluminum. It gave the cupcakes a horrible after taste so if anyone makes these cupcakes don't use aluminum free baking powder.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenTooth"},"reviewBody":"Just what I have been looking for. These cupcakes should be called: The Perfect Vanilla Cupcake EVER! Moist and delicious married with perfect vanilla favor. I made a raspberry frosting to adorn the cupcakes and pressed a red raspberry into each cupcake before baking. They made a beautiful presentation and had a \"to die for\" taste. You won't go wrong with this recipe, so many possibilities!PS: I did use cake flour instead of regular flour with excellent results.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBike"},"reviewBody":"I want to try making these today but wondering if to use salted or unsalted butter. Please Help","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBeer"},"reviewBody":"Baked for Thanksgiving, got rave reviews ! I baked a half recipe. Very quick to prepare, everyone enjoyed them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedTeepee"},"reviewBody":"Should I use salted or unsalted butter?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCar"},"reviewBody":"Wow!!! These cupcakes are great. Light and fluffy with a nice buttery vanilla flavor. The cupcakes are good enough to eat without frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"A yummy cupcake using ingredients that are easily on hand. My husband said they were so good they didn't even need frosting.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFries"},"reviewBody":"This is very bland but eggy tasting. Not super moist. Definitely nothing special. I would actually prefer box mix over this.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"We cut the cupcakes in half and put strawberries, whipped cream and sprinkles on top...perfect density. The kids LOVED them","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlame"},"reviewBody":"Cupcakes turned out moist and fluffy. I used 1 1\/2 sticks of butter and 2 tsp vanilla, I think I will cut sugar to 1 1\/2 cups. These were exactly what I was looking for!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBowtie"},"reviewBody":"Way too sweet. I even cut the sugar to 1.5 cups and they were too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCupcake"},"reviewBody":"Moist with good flavor but the top flattened while they were cooling.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenElephant"},"reviewBody":"Beautiful fluffy batter. I was asked to bring 2 1\/2 dozen cupcakes to my kids school this week. Decided to give this recipe a try. I made 1 1\/2x the recipe so I'd have enough cupcakes. My daughter sampled the leftover one and said it was perfect. I made home made buttercream frosting, I'll frost tomorrow before I drop them off. As a Volunteer Field Editor, I love testing recipes and reviewing them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeGrapes"},"reviewBody":"Great texture but these taste and look like sugar cookies, not yellow cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanSnow"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is simple and tastes great. A little more dense than other recipes I have tried but so tasty.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCocktail"},"reviewBody":"Good flavor, but it does not taste like a traditional yellow cupcake. 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Step 1: Prepare the muffin tins<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Cream together the butter and sugar<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Whisk together the dry ingredients<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk<\/h3>\n
Step 6: Bake the cupcakes<\/h3>\n
Step 7: Cool and frost the cupcakes<\/h3>\n
Yellow Cupcake Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Yellow Cupcakes<\/h2>\n
How to Freeze Yellow Cupcakes<\/h2>\n
Yellow Cupcake Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n
Should cupcakes be golden brown?<\/h3>\n
What is the secret to good cupcakes?<\/h3>\n
Yellow Cupcake Recipe Tips<\/h2>
What ingredient makes a cupcake moist?<\/h3>Fat and milk work together to keep baked goods moist, so it's important to measure carefully and not overbake your cupcakes. (Overbaking is one of the most common cake mistakes<\/a>.) Check your cupcakes a few minutes before the recipe's minimum baking time and remove them as soon as a toothpick in the center of a cupcake comes out clean. \r\n
Should cupcakes be golden brown? <\/h3>Watch carefully, as all ovens are different. The edge of the cupcake may be golden brown, but for a moist cupcake, only bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a middle cupcake comes out clean. (For more tips, check out our complete guide to how to make cupcakes<\/a>.)
Which cake mix is best for cupcakes? <\/h3>Cupcakes are simple to make from scratch, but if you want to save a few minutes, our Test Kitchen did the work for you by evaluating multiple brands to find the best cake mix<\/a> around. The best brand depends on whether you're looking for cake that's fluffy or buttery, but you can't go wrong with any of these top-rated mixes.
Mini Cupcakes<\/h3>This recipe will make 5\u00bd dozen mini cupcakes. All you need to do is reduce the baking time down to 12-15 minutes.
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What ingredient makes a cupcake moist?<\/h3>Fat and milk work together to keep baked goods moist, so it's important to measure carefully and not overbake your cupcakes. (Overbaking is one of the most common cake mistakes<\/a>.) Check your cupcakes a few minutes before the recipe's minimum baking time and remove them as soon as a toothpick in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Should cupcakes be golden brown? <\/h3>Watch carefully, as all ovens are different. The edge of the cupcake may be golden brown, but for a moist cupcake, only bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a middle cupcake comes out clean. (For more tips, check out our complete guide to how to make cupcakes<\/a>.)
Which cake mix is best for cupcakes? <\/h3>Cupcakes are simple to make from scratch, but if you want to save a few minutes, our Test Kitchen did the work for you by evaluating multiple brands to find the best cake mix<\/a> around. The best brand depends on whether you're looking for cake that's fluffy or buttery, but you can't go wrong with any of these top-rated mixes.
Research contributed by Anna Thomas Bates<\/a> <\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43678,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311876,"name":"Cupcakes","slug":"cupcakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311811,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"If you need something sweet for the potluck, look no further! We'll walk you through all of these traditional and unique cupcake recipes step by step.","parent":310796,"count":316,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cupcakes\/"},{"term_id":311886,"name":"Vanilla Cupcakes","slug":"vanilla-cupcakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311821,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Chocolate is good, but vanilla is classic! These easy and moist vanilla cupcake recipes are ideal for indulging or sharing with the crowd\u2014you decide.","parent":311876,"count":20,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cupcakes\/vanilla-cupcakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Yellow Cupcakes"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n