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    Home » All Posts » Sweet » Cakes & Cupcakes » Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes

    Published: Sep 7, 2015 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Lucy ·

    Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes

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    Our famous Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes take just 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for school lunchboxes, birthday parties or afternoon tea.

    Vanilla Cupcakes on a cake stand.

    The recipe for our Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes was one of the very first we shared on ThermoBliss (way back in 2015!). Since then, the recipe has become 'famous' in the Thermomix world... everyone loves how quick and easy they are, plus how deliciously moist they stay!

    Just like our chocolate cupcakes and strawberry cupcakes, these are sure to become on high rotation in your little ones lunch box or at your next birthday party or celebration.

    Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

    There's a lot to love about our basic vanilla cupcakes...

    • quick and easy - all you need is 5 minutes prep time to whip up a batch of our simple cupcakes.
    • basic ingredients - made from pantry and fridge staples... meaning there's no need to make a trip to the supermarket.
    • versatile - top the cupcakes with your favourite buttercream frosting, cream cheese icing, a sprinkle of icing sugar or leave them plain.
    • freezer-friendly - make a big batch and freeze in an airtight container or sealable bags for up to 3 months. Allow to defrost to room temperature before consuming.
    • great for lunchboxes - these are an absolute HIT as a school snack.
    • perfect party food - there's rarely a birthday party that goes by where a batch of these cupcakes doesn't make an appearance! They're always a winner.

    What You Need

    Just 6 basic and budget-friendly ingredients!

    Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    The ingredients for vanilla cupcakes.
    • Dry Ingredients - caster sugar (superfine sugar), self-raising flour and salt. I always add a pinch of salt to my sweet recipes as it balances the sweetness perfectly (you certainly can't taste the salt though!).
    • Wet Ingredients - butter (if using salted butter, omit the extra pinch of salt), eggs and vanilla extract.

    I've made this recipe sooooo many times that I know it completely by heart now! I call it the 200g recipe as you need 200g each of caster sugar, butter and self-raising flour. It's so easy to remember!

    Step By Step Instructions

    Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

    Step 1 - Cream The Butter & Sugar

    Ensure your butter is at room temperature before using as this will allow it to cream smoothly with the sugar.

    Butter and sugar in a Thermomix bowl.

    Step 2 - Add The Remaining Ingredients

    Add the self-raising flour, eggs, vanilla and salt and mix together. Scrape down the sides of the bowl partway through for a well combined batter.

    Flour and eggs in a Thermomix bowl.
    Cupcake mixture in a Thermomix bowl.

    Step 3 - Spoon Into A Muffin Tin

    I recommend using paper liners/cupcake cases for this recipe. Fill the cupcake cases to ⅔ full.

    Yellow cupcake mixture divided between paper cases in a muffin tray.

    Step 4 - Bake

    Bake in the oven, turning the tray partway through baking. The cupcakes are ready when they spring back when touched lightly in the centre.

    Baked plain cupcakes in a muffin tray.

    Expert Tips

    Room temperature ingredients

    For the best result, ensure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.

    What can I use if I don't have self-raising flour?

    To make your own self-raising flour, simply add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to every 150g of plain flour.

    Storing

    Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (they are best within the first 2-3 days).

    Freezing

    Freeze the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before consuming.

    How do I stop my paper cupcake cases going greasy?

    Add a small amount of uncooked rice to the base of each of the muffin tin holes. Place the paper cases on top of the rice. The rice will absorb the grease from the butter.

    A fluffy vanilla cupcake with buttercream and sprinkles split in half.

    More Thermomix Cupcake Recipes

    If you love making cupcakes in your Thermomix as much as we do, then browse some of our other cupcake flavours:

    • Thermomix Strawberry Cupcakes - light, fresh and summery!
    • Thermomix Lamington Cupcakes - these are so fun and a yummy twist on a classic lamington.
    • Thermomix Chocolate Cupcakes - the perfect chocolate treat.
    • Thermomix Chocolate Chip Cupcakes - delicious vanilla cupcakes with bursts of chocolate throughout.
    • Thermomix Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes - the perfect flavour combination in a sweet little cupcake.
    Vanilla Cupcakes on a cake stand.

    Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes

    Our famous Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes take just 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for school lunchboxes and birthday parties!
    4.81 from 73 votes
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    Course: baking
    Cuisine: Western
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 small cupcakes or 12 large cupcakes
    Calories: 133kcal
    Author: Lucy & Lauren

    Equipment

    • Thermomix

    Ingredients

    • 200 g unsalted butter room temperature
    • 200 g caster sugar
    • 4 eggs room temperature
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 200 g self raising flour
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 170 degrees celsius (fan-forced).
    • Place butter and sugar into the Thermomix bowl and and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5.
    • Add the eggs, salt, vanilla extract and self-raising flour and mix for 15 seconds, Speed 5.
    • Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula, then mix for a further 10 seconds, Speed 5.
    • Place the cupcake mixture into the cupcake cases - filling them to ⅔ full.
    • Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden and when they spring back when touched in the centre.
    • Leave cupcakes in the baking trays for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
    Room temperature ingredients - For the best result, ensure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
     
    Storing - Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (they are best within the first 2-3 days).
     
    Freezing - Freeze the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before consuming.
     
    Baking the cupcakes - To stop the paper cupcake cases from going greasy you can add a small amount of uncooked rice to the base of each of the muffin tin holes. Place the paper cases on top of the rice. The rice will absorb the grease from the butter. This is an optional step. 
     
    Icing the cupcakes - you can ice the cupcakes with buttercream frosting, cream cheese icing, a sprinkle of icing sugar or leave them plain.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Anna says

      May 10, 2018 at 7:52 pm

      Delicous cupcakes! Hubby usually isn't a fan but found these were fantastic and not too sweet for him. Will definitely use this recipe in future, thank you!

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        May 11, 2018 at 5:15 am

        Yay! We're so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Emma says

      March 20, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe. You've saved my skin for tomorrow's school bake sale...

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        March 21, 2018 at 7:25 am

        Yay!!!

        Reply
    3. Jade says

      December 15, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      Holy crap... had a bit of an oopsie moment... ended up with GIANT cupcakes ???? they look completely delicious though! I just have to cup the tops off now before I ice them ?

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        December 16, 2017 at 1:16 pm

        Hehehehe there's nothing wrong with a MASSIVE cupcake!!

        Reply
    4. Debbie says

      October 26, 2017 at 11:10 am

      I don’t normally make cakes in my thermo but omg these are amazing. I made them into jelly cakes . Yummy

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        October 27, 2017 at 3:21 am

        Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear this!!!

        Reply
    5. Bella says

      September 28, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Do these freeze well? I want to make them a few days ahead and decorate on the day I need them

      Reply
      • Lucy Mathieson says

        September 29, 2017 at 5:12 am

        You can definitely freeze them!

        Reply
    6. Penny says

      March 21, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Oh my goodness- these were fabulous!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        March 22, 2017 at 3:59 am

        I'm so glad you liked them! xx

        Reply
    7. Jacquie says

      February 19, 2017 at 8:45 pm

      I thought there must be a mistake and I added some milk but just about to make them again for the week and I'll skip the milk. They were a big hit with my boys. Will try to freeze some too

      Reply
    8. Audrey says

      February 10, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Very good! But It gave me 15... 🙂

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        February 12, 2017 at 9:34 am

        Perfect!

        Reply
    9. Daniela says

      October 21, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      There is no liquid such as milk in the recipe. I've never made a cake batter with no liquid. Just want to check before I make them.

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        October 22, 2016 at 6:10 am

        Hi there, yes it's correct - the butter and eggs will give the cupcakes their most taste!

        Reply
    10. Kijay says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you for completing my lunch boxes this morning in 15mins flat!

      Reply
      • Lauren says

        August 28, 2016 at 4:27 pm

        Excellent!

        Reply
    11. Belinda says

      August 12, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Just made as a large gf cake. Perfecto!

      Reply
      • Kylke says

        August 17, 2016 at 6:39 pm

        How long did you cook the large came for? Interested in making a cake vs cupcakes X

        Reply
    12. Roberta says

      August 07, 2016 at 1:27 pm

      Would this recipe work as a cake? If so how long would you guess for cooking time?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        August 08, 2016 at 7:47 am

        I haven't personally done that but I think it would be fine! I'd just keep a close eye on it in the oven!

        Reply
    13. Gayle says

      July 24, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      I just made these, and OMG wow!! They are delicious, even without icing. I'm so glad I came across this recipe, no more packet mixes!

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        July 25, 2016 at 6:43 am

        Yay!!! That's so great to hear! Thank you xx

        Reply
    14. Amie says

      July 06, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Are these cupcakes ok after being frozen?

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        July 07, 2016 at 6:51 am

        Absolutely! I usually frost them after they've been defrosted.

        Reply
      • Amie says

        July 07, 2016 at 10:47 am

        Thankyou

        Reply
    15. Belinda says

      May 27, 2016 at 10:50 am

      These are fantastic. Best cup cakes I've made in the thermo. Thanks

      Reply
      • Lucy says

        May 28, 2016 at 8:56 am

        Thank you so much Belinda! That's so great to hear!

        Reply
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