Bakery Style Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

By srumbel

These cupcakes start out with a box mix and turn into delicious Bakery Style Cupcakes. Topped with a yummy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting, these cupcakes will have everyone wanting the recipe.
from mandysrecipebox.com

Ingredients

• For the cupcakes:
• 1 (18.25 oz) white or vanilla cake mix (I used White)
• 1 cup flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/3 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
• 4 egg whites
• For the frosting:
• 1 cup softened butter
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tbsp. heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
Mix together cake mix, flour, sugar and salt.
Add the water, oil, vanilla, yogurt or sour cream and egg whites; mix 2 minutes with electric mixer.
Spoon into cupcake liners about 3/4 full.
Bake 18 minutes until done.

For the frosting, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
Pipe or spread onto cupcakes. If piping, you may need to double or triple this recipe. I piped mine on and it did about 12 cupcakes.

Notes: Try using different extracts for the cake like lemon or almond to change it up. Same goes for the frosting.