Description
Delightfully moist and tender brown sugar cupcakes featuring a rich buttery base balanced with the deep caramel notes of brown sugar. These classic cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, easy to make, and topped with a soft, fluffy crumb.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and packed brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring even texture in the cupcakes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up and are easy to frost or serve.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cupcakes tender and fluffy.
- Use sour cream to add moisture and a slight tang, enhancing the depth of flavor.
- Check cupcakes a few minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
- For a variation, try adding cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a spiced twist.
