Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

For every chocolate enthusiast, these vanilla cupcakes with rich, creamy chocolate buttercream are the ideal treat. They have a rich chocolate frosting on top and are moist and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• For Chocolate Buttercream:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Set a muffin tin with cupcake liners and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius

Mix the baking powder, salt, and flour in a medium-sized bowl

Put aside

Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate bowl until they become light and fluffy

One egg at a time, adding and beating thoroughly after each addition

Add the vanilla extract and stir

Add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients gradually, starting and ending with the dry ingredients and alternating with the milk

Blend until barely combined

Spoon about two thirds of the cupcake batter into each cupcake liner

A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean after baking for 18 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven

Take out of the oven and leave on a wire rack to cool completely

Beat the softened butter until it becomes creamy and pale in color for the Chocolate Buttercream

Add the milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and a small amount of salt

Beat until well combined and smooth

Pipe or spread the chocolate buttercream onto the cupcakes after they have completely cooled

Present and savor your delectable Chocolate Buttercream Vanilla Cupcakes