The best Vanilla Muffins are moist, delicious & super easy to make from scratch. With ingredients you probably already have at home this is a recipe you can throw together anytime - yummy just as they are and perfect as a base for your favorite cupcake toppings.
Start by setting your oven for 400°F (200°C) and place muffin liners in a muffin tin or on a baking sheet.
Place your room temperature butter and your sugar in a large bowl and mix until fluffy.
1 cup salted butter, 1 cup sugar
Add the eggs and mix well.
2 eggs
In a separate bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients: flour, vanilla powder and baking powder. Then add it to the egg, butter & sugar mixture and mix just enough for it to be well blended.
Using two spoons, scoop your batter into the muffin liners. Don't fill them more than ¾ of the way as they will rise.
Place the muffins in the lower part of the oven and bake for 16-20 minutes. Test with a cake tester or tooth pick – it should come out with no or very little cake batter when they are done. Enjoy!
Notes
The exact baking time will depend on your oven. If you're not sure, start with 16 minutes and then test them, and add a few more minutes if they're not quite done yet.
You can use this recipe to make mini muffins/cupcakes as well, it will make about 40 mini muffins. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.
If using unsalted butter instead of salted, add ½ teaspoon of salt as well
How does vanilla sugar differ from vanilla extract?
The difference between vanilla sugar and vanilla extract is that for vanilla extract alcohol is used to extract the vanilla flavor from the vanilla beans, and for vanilla sugar, you instead use sugar. Generally you can use either or - and that is also true for this recipe - and in the same amount. Add vanilla extract together with the eggs.