Here’s a delicious recipe for vanilla chocolate cupcakes:
### Vanilla Chocolate Cupcakes
#### Ingredients
**For the Cupcakes:**
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs, room temperature
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
**For the Chocolate Frosting:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
– 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
#### Instructions
**Cupcakes:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
**Chocolate Frosting:**
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually add to the butter, mixing on low speed until combined.
3. Add the salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add more cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
**Assembly:**
1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the chocolate frosting using a piping bag or a knife.
2. Optional: Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or any other toppings you like.
Enjoy your homemade vanilla chocolate cupcakes!
