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Buttermilk Cupcakes

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These delicious buttermilk cupcakes are filled with vanilla flavor and a slight tang. Perfect to serve with any frosting and a family favorite!

This Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcake is my all-time favorite. It was one of the base flavors in my newest cookbook, The Deliciously Easy Cupcake Cookbook, and is the one we have made over and over. 

The texture reminds me a bit of pound cake, only lighter, with a flavor of vanilla Cake. There is a slight tang that brings everything together, thanks to the buttermilk, and makes these addicting. Extra eggs give you an incredibly moist and sweet finish. 

My eleven year old, who is also a self proclaimed food critic and has delivered me some seriously bad reviews, raved and gave these five stars. We now make them for every occasion. 

Ingredients for Buttermilk Cupcakes:

The ingredients for this recipe are simple, and most likely already in your home. Be sure to have all of your ingredients at room temperature to help them come together quickly and avoid any over mixing.

  • All-purpose flour- Regular white flour that can be found in the baking aisle of the grocery store. 
  • Baking powder and baking powder- Leavening agents that give your cake that light and fluffy texture.
  • Butter- I like to use unsalted butter in this cupcake, but salted will work in a pinch.
  • Sugar- Regular white sugar, or granulated, is what you will need.
  • Eggs- Large eggs at room temperature. 
  • Vanilla Extract- Always use pure vanilla extract, never imitation. 
  • Sour cream- This adds a pleasant tang to the cupcake. However, if you are in a pinch you can substitute this with plain Greek yogurt. 
  • Buttermilk

Buttermilk Substitute: 

No buttermilk? No problem! You can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar with 1 cup milk. Allow the mixture to sit for five to ten minutes, stir and add to your recipe. 

Tools for this recipe:

Baking cupcakes can be super simple, especially with the help of some of my favorite kitchen must-have’s! The following are items I personally own and use and make my baking experience seamless. 

  • Cupcake Tins
  • Cupcake Scoop
  • Liners
  • Stand Mixer or Handheld Mixer
  • Silicone Spatulas
  • Dry and Wet Measuring Cups

How to make Buttermilk Cupcakes:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking tins with paper liners and set aside.

2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.

3. Add the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, or a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until each is incorporated.

5. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream.

6. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two until fully incorporated.

7. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

8. Cool and top with your favorite frosting.

How to bake the perfect cupcake:

  • Here are a few tips before I dive into the recipe itself;
  • Be sure to mix only until each item is incorporated.
  • Use room temperature ingredients and scrape the sides of the bowl regularly.
  • Cupcake scoops aren’t necessary, but they do help keep your cupcake sizing even. 
  • Cupcakes are finished baking when a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean or the tops spring back when gently pressed. 
  • Chill completely before frosting. This helps keep your frosting from melting off and helps it hold its shape.

Frosting ideas for this cupcake:

The flavor for this cupcake is mainly vanilla. That means there are limitless options for frosting! here are a few of our favorites:

  • Strawberry Whipped Cream (pictured)
  • Vanilla Buttercream
  • Chocolate Frosting
  • Fudge Frosting
  • Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

TIP: These would look beautiful with a candied strawberry slice on top!

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  • German Chocolate Cupcakes
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4.54 from 15 votes

Buttermilk Cupcake Recipe

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
32 cupcakes
These delicious buttermilk cupcakes are filled with vanilla flavor and a slight tang. Perfect to serve with any frosting and a family favorite!
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-1/2 cups 3 sticks butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking tins with paper liners and set aside.
  • 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
  • 3. Add the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl, or a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed for 3 to 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, stirring until each is incorporated.
  • 5. Scrape the sides of the bowl. Stir in the vanilla and sour cream.
  • 6. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two until fully incorporated.
  • 7. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 17 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • 8. Cool and top with your favorite frosting.

Equipment

Silicone Spatulas
Brown Cupcake Liners
Cupcake Pan

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  1. Nicole Hood says

    June 23, 2020

    I love baking with buttermillk. These look wonderful!

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  2. Allison @ Up Beet Kitchen says

    June 14, 2020

    Your cupcakes look perfect, and I love the sound of the strawberry frosting. How summery!

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  3. Heather | Join Us, Pull up a Chair says

    June 14, 2020

    Your cupcakes look perfect – light and fluffy! I can’t wait to try this recipe and the whipped strawberry frosting!

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  4. Karen says

    June 13, 2020

    I just happen to have some leftover buttermilk looking for a recipe!

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  5. Hezzi-D says

    June 13, 2020

    Buttermilk cupcakes sound delicious! That frosting looks amazing too!

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  6. Valentina | The Baking Fairy says

    June 13, 2020

    These buttermilk cupcakes are just gorgeous! Picture-perfect. And I love the strawberry whipped cream on top, yum! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us! 🙂

    Reply

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