Vanilla cupcake bases

Vanilla cupcake bases is a easy French recipe that serves 12. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Norbert Tarayre on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 18 min | Total: 53 min

Cost: $2.76 total, $0.23 per serving

Ingredients

  • 115 g Unsalted butter (softened, creamed)
  • 120 g Granulated sugar
  • 2 pcs Eggs (large, at room temperature)
  • 5 ml Vanilla extract (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 130 g All-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 5 g Baking powder (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 60 ml Whole milk (at room temperature)
  • 0.5 g Salt (a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter

    Cut the butter into small cubes and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes until it is pliable but not melted.

    Time: PT15M

  2. Cream the butter and sugar

    In the bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).

    Time: PT5M

  3. Incorporate the eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition so the mixture stays homogeneous.

    Time: PT2M

  4. Add the vanilla

    Pour in the vanilla extract and mix quickly.

    Time: PT30S

  5. Fold in the dry ingredients and milk

    Sift the flour and baking powder together. Add them to the mixture in two portions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just enough for the batter to be smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Fill the liners and bake

    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place paper liners in the cupcake pan and fill each liner two‑thirds full with batter. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

    Time: PT18M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Cool

    Let the cupcakes rest 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer them to a rack to cool completely (about 20 minutes).

    Time: PT30M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
200
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
25 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
0.5 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, low-calorie, low-fat

Allergens: gluten, milk, eggs

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Vanilla cupcake bases

Recipe by Norbert Tarayre

Learn how to make moist vanilla cupcake bases, perfect for kids. This simple recipe uses softened butter, sugar, eggs, flour, baking powder, milk and vanilla extract. Perfect for topping with frosting, fruit or chocolate.

EasyFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
57m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$2.76
Total cost
$0.23
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • The butter must be softened but not melted.
  • The butter‑sugar creaming should be pale and airy.
  • Do not over‑mix the batter after adding the flour.
  • Bake at exactly 180°C, monitor the time.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves.
  • Raw eggs may contain salmonella; ensure the cupcakes are fully cooked.

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