Our famous Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes take just 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for school lunchboxes, birthday parties or afternoon tea.
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.
- 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.
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.
Step 3 - Spoon Into A Muffin Tin
I recommend using paper liners/cupcake cases for this recipe. Fill the cupcake cases to ⅔ full.
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.
Expert Tips
For the best result, ensure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
To make your own self-raising flour, simply add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to every 150g of plain flour.
Store the cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (they are best within the first 2-3 days).
Freeze the cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before consuming.
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.
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.
Thermomix Vanilla Cupcakes
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
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.
Anna says
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!
Lucy Mathieson says
Yay! We're so happy to hear that!
Emma says
Thank you so much for this recipe. You've saved my skin for tomorrow's school bake sale...
Lucy Mathieson says
Yay!!!
Jade says
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 ?
Lucy Mathieson says
Hehehehe there's nothing wrong with a MASSIVE cupcake!!
Debbie says
I don’t normally make cakes in my thermo but omg these are amazing. I made them into jelly cakes . Yummy
Lucy Mathieson says
Yay!!! I'm so happy to hear this!!!
Bella says
Do these freeze well? I want to make them a few days ahead and decorate on the day I need them
Lucy Mathieson says
You can definitely freeze them!
Penny says
Oh my goodness- these were fabulous!
Lucy says
I'm so glad you liked them! xx
Jacquie says
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
Audrey says
Very good! But It gave me 15... 🙂
Lucy says
Perfect!
Daniela says
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.
Lucy says
Hi there, yes it's correct - the butter and eggs will give the cupcakes their most taste!
Kijay says
Thank you for completing my lunch boxes this morning in 15mins flat!
Lauren says
Excellent!
Belinda says
Just made as a large gf cake. Perfecto!
Kylke says
How long did you cook the large came for? Interested in making a cake vs cupcakes X
Roberta says
Would this recipe work as a cake? If so how long would you guess for cooking time?
Lucy says
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!
Gayle says
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!
Lucy says
Yay!!! That's so great to hear! Thank you xx
Amie says
Are these cupcakes ok after being frozen?
Lucy says
Absolutely! I usually frost them after they've been defrosted.
Amie says
Thankyou
Belinda says
These are fantastic. Best cup cakes I've made in the thermo. Thanks
Lucy says
Thank you so much Belinda! That's so great to hear!