Here’s a cost-effective vanilla cupcake recipe that’s simple, delicious, and uses affordable ingredients!
Ingredients (Makes 12 Cupcakes):
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
• ½ cup milk (any type)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ cup water (or extra milk for richer flavor)
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and water until smooth.
4. Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (don’t overmix).
5. Fill Liners: Divide batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about â…” full.
6. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Cost-Saving Tips:
• Use water instead of extra milk to save on dairy costs.
• Buy sugar, flour, and oil in bulk to reduce cost per batch.
• Skip frosting and dust with powdered sugar for a cheaper, lighter option.
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