Bakery Style Vanilla Cupcakes

Indulge in Delight: Bakery-Style Vanilla Cupcakes

Who says you can't create bakery-style treats at home? With a few simple hacks using a cake mix, you can whip up the most delightful vanilla cupcakes that taste like they came straight from a fancy bakery. I'm all about finding easy ways to make delicious foods, and these ultimate cupcakes are a perfect example of just that.

Bakery Style Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

• 1 box of Betty Crocker® French Vanilla Cake Mix

• 1 3.3 or 3.4 oz box of Jell-O® Instant pudding in vanilla or white chocolate flavor

• ½ cup of cake flour

• 1⅓ cup of milk

• ½ cup of melted unsalted butter

• 4 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

Frosting:

• 4 sticks (2 cups) of room temperature unsalted butter

• 1 tsp of clear vanilla flavoring

• Optional: 1 tsp of almond extract

• 2 tbsp heavy cream

• 2 lb bag of powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2. In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, instant pudding mix, cake flour, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. The batter will be thick and may be lumpy.

3. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full with the batter.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-21 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

1. In a separate bowl, beat the room temperature butter until white and fluffy.

2. Add in the clear vanilla flavoring, almond extract (if using), heavy cream, and gradually mix in the powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.

3. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe or spread the frosting on top of each cupcake.

These bakery style vanilla cupcakes are sure to impress with their light and fluffy texture, rich flavor, and beautifully creamy frosting. Whether you're hosting a party or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are a delicious treat that everyone will love. Enjoy!

Note: You can store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.