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Cupcakes à la vanille avec glaçage à la crème au beurre sucrée
Emma

Vanilla Cupcakes with Sweet Cream Buttercream Frosting

Decadent, soft vanilla cupcakes topped with sweet dairy-free buttercream frosting. A quick homemade dessert combining classic French and American baking techniques, perfect for beginners and adaptable to various flavor twists.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts faciles
Cuisine: French / American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 150 g powdered sugar
  • 125 g butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (premium quality)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 60 ml milk (as needed)
  • 100 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 200 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional for glaze variation)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners
  3. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt
  4. Add softened butter and powdered sugar, cream together until light and fluffy
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated
  6. Stir in vanilla extract and gradually add milk to create a soft dough
  7. Divide batter evenly among liners (about 2/3 full)
  8. Bake 17-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean
  9. Cool cupcakes completely on wire rack
  10. For frosting: whip butter until smooth, gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk and vanilla.
  11. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes or spread using a knife
  12. Add cocoa powder directly to frosting mixture for chocolate glaze
  13. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better aeration
Add frosting variations by substituting cocoa powder, lemon zest, or berry puree
Ensure butter is softened (not melted) for best creaming results
For vegan option, replace eggs with 3 tbsp applesauce and use coconut milk
Frosting can be chilled 1 hour before piping for better consistency
Cupcakes taste best when frosting is added immediately after cooling