Fluffy and moist homemade vanilla cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
Sometimes it feels like time flashes in the blink of an eye. That’s how I felt this weekend when my daughter turned three years old. I don’t know how it happened, but somehow my little baby turned into a full fledged toddler.
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When I asked her what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday, she said, “Cupcakes! Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes!” These treats are definitely that. With a light, fluffy and deliciously moist texture, these cupcakes are a real hit!
Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes are bursting with vanilla flavour. Each cupcake is made with a triple dose of vanilla – vanilla extract, fat free vanilla Greek yogurt and vanilla flavoured cream cheese frosting. Yum!
Ditch the boxed cake mix! Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes are literally a piece of cake to make. They taste so much better than the boxed varieties and they’re healthier. Made without butter or oil, these cupcakes are much lower in fat. But no one will taste the difference. Indulge in a cupcake without all the guilt.
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Not only are these cupcakes delicious, they are simple for anyone to decorate. Top them with vanilla cream cheese icing or your favourite frosting. Then add some sprinkles or chocolate chips. Any way you decorate them, these cupcakes are a tasty delight.
Read all about my daughter’s second birthday cake, Angel Food Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes
Looking for the perfect party cupcake? Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes are a simple, tasty treat. With a light, moist batter, these cupcakes are a true delight. Customize them with your favourite frosting, sprinkles, or even chocolate chips!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 Cupcakes 1x
Ingredients
VANILLA CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup apple sauce
- 1/4 cup fat free vanilla Greek yogurt (substitute for fat free plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 tablespoons egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
VANILLA CREAM CHEESE ICING INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups low fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
- In a smaller bowl, combine milk, apple sauce, yogurt, egg whites and vanilla.
- Add milk mixture to flour one. Mix to combine.
- Fill muffin tins with cupcake liners.
- Evenly spoon batter into cupcake liner.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or toothpick comes out clean.
- To prepare the icing, combine cream cheese, sugar, and yogurt in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Decorate cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, chocolate chips, marshmallows or any other toppings. Plate and enjoy!
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Katie
These look lovely! :)
Jessica
Thanks Katie!!
Spence
These look fabulous! Pinning the cupcake recipe to bake soon!!
Jessica
Thanks!! Hope you enjoy it!
Melanie Noell Bernard
Oh wow! These sound amazing!! The sweetness makes me want to break out the chocolate chip zucchini bread from the freezer! *stares at cupcakes a little longer*
Jessica
Thanks Melanie!! Your zucchini bread sounds delicious! ? These cupcakes are a little healthier – they’re made with apple sauce instead of butter or oil. Hope you indulge in them.
Melanie Noell Bernard
Oo! A great idea. I will definitely have to try them sometime. I’ve never had applesauce cupcakes. Mm! ^.^
Jessica
They’re really tasty!! Your taste buds won’t even know they’re healthier!
Yvette
They look so pretty!
Jessica
Thanks Yvette!
Sarah
These look so pretty and yummy!!
Jessica
Thanks Sarah!! You’re so sweet!
Linda
This is lovely! :) thank you for sharing, never tried vanilla cupcakes with applesauce! Sounds interesting and delicious :)
Jessica
Thanks Linda! Hope you enjoy it.
Maria Parenti-Baldey
Omg…Apart from the vanilla cupcakes looking deliciously temping, your presentation of your vanilla cupcakes looks absolutely fabulous. Do you use a good camera? Then I saw ll the other goodies.
Jessica
Thanks Maria! You’re so sweet. I don’t have a fancy camera. I just try to work with the natural light in our house and use our point and shoot camera.
Maria Parenti-Baldey
Great job. The close ups were so good that I felt I could reach in and grab one.
Jessica
Thanks Maria!! Wouldn’t that be awesome! ?
madebydemi
They look so yummy!! happy birthday to your little one :) I hope she enjoyed her special day!!
Jessica
Thanks Demi!! We’ve had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday. ?
Archana
Love the cupcakes and the wrapper!
Jessica
Thanks Archana!
Gail
Vanilla is yummy! Real vanilla!
Jessica
Thanks! I love vanilla too!
Sheila Moss
Very pretty!
Sheila Moss
I forgot to ask, where do you get the adorable paper cups?
Jessica
Thanks Sheila!! I found them at a local dollar store.
Sheila Moss
Hum… we have Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar. I will have to check them out. Never thought of looking for something like that.
Jessica
Good luck!!
Gee Majal M. Chiong
I love the cupcake wrapper! =D
Jessica
Thanks Gee Majal! ?
Jessica
Goodness, those look delicious. Shared with my Facebook friends. :)
Jessica
Thanks Jessica!! You’re so sweet!!
Jessica
Aw! Thanks! And, you’re welcome! :)
Layla
I agree with you Jessica, kids do grow in blink of an eye…and cup cakes looks yummy?
Jessica
Thanks!! It feels like it’s going by faster and faster all the time.
meetruchisharma
Delish!!!
Jessica
Thanks Ruchi!
Jules Litwin
They sure are yummy. Must be the hard work of your adorable sous chef
Jessica
Thanks!! My daughter had a lot of fun making and decorating the cupcakes.