Kid-Friendly Vanilla Cupcakes: Easy Baking with Kids!

Join us for a fun and delightful baking adventure as we whip up some kid-friendly vanilla cupcakes! In this video, we'll show you how to make baking easy and enjoyable for the whole family. Perfect for young chefs, our simple step-by-step guide makes it a breeze to create delicious vanilla treats that everyone will love. These easy cake recipes are not only a great way to spend quality time together but also perfect for introducing kids to the joys of baking. Whether you're planning a birthday party or just want to indulge in some sweet vanilla cupcakes, this baking activity is sure to be a hit! Get ready to mix, bake, and enjoy some scrumptious cupcakes with your little ones!
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar (plus 1/8 cup sugar if you prefer very sweet cupcakes)
2 tsp baking powder
1 baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable, canola, or avocado oil
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup ice cold water
Please see the video for instructions
For icing:
4 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks salted butter (softened)
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
Food coloring of your choice (optional)
~We recommend gel food coloring to avoid an aftertaste.
Instructions:
Use a hand mixer or standing mixer and mix until smooth. Transfer the contents into a piping bag in order to decorate the cupcakes.
We used a 1M Open Star Decorating Tip in the Video.
Yields 32-36 cupcakes!
Enjoy!