Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Sometimes you need to throw all your ideals out the window for the sake of someone's happiness - which is why I'm making classic Vanilla Cupcakes this morning. 

After a disastrous attempt at gluten free mint chocolate cupcakes last night I decided to just go the simple route and whip up an old favorite for a co-worker's birthday.  Just because I gave-up wheat doesn't mean everyone else has to.


 

Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

Dry:

•  1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sugar 

Wet:

• 2/3 cup coconut oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp whipping cream

Preheat oven to 350 F and line a muffin tray with fun paper cups.  Mix dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then mix together.  Fill liners to 3/4 full and bake for 15 minutes or until just slightly golden.  Cool cupcakes then ice with buttercream frosting.  Leave one as a surprise on someone's desk!