Light, fluffy, and perfectly soft sponge cupcakes — easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
📝 Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100g) sugar
- ½ cup (113g) butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter and sugar
- Mix until light, fluffy, and pale
Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time
- Beat well after each addition
- Add vanilla extract and mix
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, combine:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
Step 5: Combine Wet & Dry
- Add dry ingredients gradually into the batter
- Add milk and mix gently
👉 Do not overmix — keep batter light
Step 6: Fill the Cups
- Fill cupcake liners ¾ full
- Do not overfill
Step 7: Bake
- Bake for 18–22 minutes
- Tops should be golden and spring back when touched
👉 Toothpick test: comes out clean
Step 8: Cool & Serve
- Let cupcakes cool in tray for 5 minutes
- Transfer to wire rack
- Serve as is or frost as desired
✅ Tips for Perfect Cupcakes
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Do not overmix batter
- Fill cups evenly
- Avoid opening oven too early
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Why are my cupcakes dense?
Overmixing or too much flour can make them heavy.
2. Can I use oil instead of butter?
Yes! Replace butter with ½ cup oil for extra moisture.
3. How do I store cupcakes?
- Airtight container at room temp: 2–3 days
- Refrigerate: up to 5 days
4. Can I freeze cupcakes?
Yes:
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes
- Store up to 2 months
5. Why did my cupcakes sink?
- Oven door opened too early
- Too much baking powder
- Underbaking
6. Can I add flavors?
Absolutely! Try:
- Chocolate chips
- Lemon zest
- Cocoa powder
7. How do I make them extra fluffy?
- Beat butter and sugar well
- Use fresh baking powder
- Do not overbake
