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When making vanilla cupcakes, you need simple yet quality ingredients. Here’s what you need for a great vanilla cupcake recipe:

Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry

Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful and easy recipe for Vanilla Cupcakes with Berry! Packed with fresh berries and rich vanilla flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for any celebration or a simple treat. Discover essential tips for achieving a fluffy texture, the best frosting options, and creative ways to use fresh berries. Click through to explore the full recipe and impress your family and friends with your baking skills!
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk (or milk with ½ tablespoon lemon juice)

1 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and diced strawberries)

½ cup berry jam (for filling)

Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

      Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (about 2-3 minutes).

        Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.

          Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

            Fold in Berries: Gently fold in the mixed berries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.

              Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

                Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

                  Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

                    Add Berry Filling: Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove a small circle from the center of each cupcake. Fill each cavity with about 1 teaspoon of berry jam.

                      Optional Dusting: For a finishing touch, lightly dust the tops of the cupcakes with powdered sugar.

                        Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12 cupcakes

                          - Presentation Tips: Arrange the cupcakes on a decorative platter and garnish with additional fresh berries or a sprig of mint for a pop of color. Enjoy!