Last week I made an amazing cupcake. I love fresh fruit with vanilla cake. I like when the cupcake is cool, frosting is a little cool, and then you get the cold fruit. I’m not a fruit cake fan, but I like fruit on my cake. Big difference. 😉
My husband loved these cupcakes! His favorite are my Trifle cupcakes. For vanilla, he said this is his fave!! They have a texture almost like shortcake. On to the recipe!
Vanilla Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
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Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk we use oatly for dairy free
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar use 1/4 cup less if you like less sweet
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup oil vegetable, safflower, or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz white chocolate melted, we use enjoy life for dairy free
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened, we use toffuti, kite hill or violife for dairy free
- 1 stick butter softened, we use country crock plant butter for dairy free
- 1-2 tablespoons whole milk we use oatly full fat for dairy free, use more or less as needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Tahitian vanilla pairs well with white chocolate
- 4 1/4-5 cups powdered sugar more as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Vanilla Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine the milk with vinegar and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the milk to curdle.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. This is to remove any clumps.
- Pour the avocado oil, vanilla, and eggs into the milk mixture and then add to the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Mix until combined.
- Fill the muffin liners 3/4 of the way full and then bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Carefully remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow to cook 2-3 minutes before handling. Transfer the cupcakes to a cooling rack to continue to cool.
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. (Microwave for 15-20 seconds, mix, and then repeat microwaving in 15-20 second increments and mixing until fully melted). Let the chocolate cool before adding it to the mixer, but do not let it harden.
- In a mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until nice and fluffy. Add in the vanilla, melted and cooled white chocolate, and then add in the powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
Nutrition
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ohkeeka
Gorgeous! Some cupcakes are just so over-the-top these days, it’s nice to get back to the basics. Vanilla cake is so underrated. 🙂
Simply Being Mommy
Those look delicious!
Julie (TheLittleKitchen.net)
These sound so good and look amazing, Courtney!
blueviolet
YES PLEASE! Fresh strawberries are ready for picking around here, so this makes me need to bake these immediately!
Penelope
Ooh, that looks awesome…great pics!
Nina Say @ The One Fantastical
Strawberries on top of ANYTHING is a weakness of mine…plus cupcakes! WHEW! My mouth is watering!
Karen of 3G2S
Oh my goodness! Those look so good!! With the blueberries, this would be a perfect dessert for 4th of July celebrations. Yum!!! 😀
Linda @ My Name is Momma
Yummy Yum YUM!
Jacqueline
I am going to try these for my soon to be 7 year old’s upcoming bday party. She should luv these. Can’t wait!
Kathy
Those look absolutely fantastic! I will have to try these!
Maris (In Good Taste)
These are wonderful cupcakes. Love the strawberries on top!
Gina
mmmm, those look so good!
Carolyn
Ohhhh myyyy goooooodness. Now I know what to do with my strawberries.
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nicóle
yum!
Shop with Me Mama
Those look amazing!
Brandy
Oh my, you had me at strawberries!
So yummy for my tummy! Thanks for sharing this!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
these look so good!
Megan
Delicious! I want one now!
Sam
These look delicious. I love how you did the topping.
Marcie W.
Although it’s fall, I think these would be perfect ANY time of year.
That Bald Chick
Mmmmm. Yummolicious!
Hil'Lesha
Looks really good!
April Decheine
They look good, at first I thought it was pico on top, now I am thinking of something a bit different 🙂
Hil'Lesha
Yummy!
Tammy
That looks really yummy.
Double Duty Mommy
I am drooling!!
Faith and Family Reviews
Those look very yummy! 🙂
That Bald Chick
I’ve been looking for new frosting recipes, instead of my standard homemade cream cheese frosting. Thanks.
Wisconsin Mommy
Just pinned this to my Valentine’s Day board – can’t wait to try it!!
Tammy
I like the topping you have on it.
Candace
These sounds so good I have tons of strawberries right now!
Donna
Simply divine!
Tammy
This looks really yummy.
Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah
These look amazing!
Eric
They really do look good. We make cake pops in orange county, and that would be an amazing flavor combination if we could figure it out.
Karen
Looks so good!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes
These really look AMAZING! I am a fruit with cake girl too.
Apryl @ Christian Clippers
Those looks so refreshing!
♥ Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins ♥
That looks so freaking GOOD!
Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com
I wish I had some cupcakes right now!
Toni Patton
These would be perfect during summer
Colleen (Shibley Smiles)
This look great, perfect for a summer/spring barbeque.
cred
these look so good- I love strawberry desserts.
Nicole
Where can you find Tahitian Vanilla extract? I’ve never heard of it before. Perhaps I will try it with regular vanilla extract instead
Renee Smith
These look so yummy! I wish I would have seen this recipe when we picked fresh strawberries last month.
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai
These cupcakes look so pretty..and yummy too!
Tom S.
Made two batches last night and they were one of the most popular baked goods I have ever brought to work!
Courtney
We’re so glad to hear they were a hit! Thanks for trying our recipe, happy baking!