homemade yellow cupcakes

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1. # How to Make Homemade Yellow Cupcakes: A Step-by-Step Guide
3. If you're craving a classic dessert, homemade yellow cupcakes are a perfect choice. These moist, fluffy, and buttery cupcakes are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting. Follow this detailed guide to create bakery-quality yellow cupcakes at home.
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7. ## **Ingredients for Yellow Cupcakes**
8. - 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
9. - 1 ½ tsp baking powder
10. - ¼ tsp salt
11. - ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
12. - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
13. - 2 large eggs, room temperature
14. - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
15. - ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
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19. ## **Step-by-Step Instructions**
21. ### **1. Preheat and Prepare**
22. - Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**.
23. - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. This ensures easy removal and prevents sticking.
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27. ### **2. Mix Dry Ingredients**
28. - In a medium bowl, whisk together **1 ½ cups flour**, **1 ½ tsp baking powder**, and **¼ tsp salt**. This step ensures even distribution of leavening agents for a fluffy texture.
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32. ### **3. Cream Butter and Sugar**
33. - In a large mixing bowl, beat **½ cup softened butter** and **1 cup sugar** on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the batter, creating a tender crumb.
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37. ### **4. Add Eggs and Vanilla**
38. - Beat in **2 large eggs**, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
39. - Mix in **2 tsp vanilla extract** for a rich, aromatic flavor.
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43. ### **5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients**
44. - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with **½ cup milk**. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined—overmixing can lead to dense cupcakes.
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48. ### **6. Fill Cupcake Liners**
49. - Use a cookie scoop or spoon to divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, filling each about **⅔ full**. This allows room for the cupcakes to rise without overflowing.
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53. ### **7. Bake to Perfection**
54. - Bake in the preheated oven for **18-20 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to maintain moisture.
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58. ### **8. Cool and Frost**
59. - Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
60. - Once cooled, frost with your favorite buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or chocolate ganache.
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64. ## **Tips for Perfect Yellow Cupcakes**
65. - Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
66. - Sift the dry ingredients to prevent lumps.
67. - Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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71. ## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
72. These homemade yellow cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for birthdays, parties, or a sweet treat. With their golden color, soft texture, and buttery flavor, they’re sure to become a family favorite.
74. Try this recipe today and enjoy the joy of baking from scratch!
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79. By following these steps, you’ll create delicious yellow cupcakes that are sure to impress. Happy baking!

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