Simple, fluffy, and full of sweet flavor, these Vanilla Muffins are the perfect start to your morning.
These Vanilla Muffins are soft, tender, and filled with sweet vanilla flavor in every bite. Their golden tops and fluffy centers make them a welcome addition to breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break.
I love making muffins because they are so easy to heat up or throw in your bag on the way out the door. For more delicious muffin recipes you have to check out my Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins, Oatmeal Banana Muffins, and Double Chocolate Chip Muffins.
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Why You’ll Love These Vanilla Muffins
- Sweet, classic vanilla flavor – With two teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, these muffins have a rich vanilla flavor that shines through without needing any additional mix-ins or toppings.
- Soft and fluffy texture – Creaming the butter and sugar helps create a light, tender crumb, while whole milk adds richness and moisture to every bite.
- Made with seven simple ingredients – Butter, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, baking powder, and milk are all you need to make these homemade muffins without a boxed mix or specialty ingredients.
Recipe Ingredients
Vanilla Extract: The main flavor in these muffins! Pure vanilla extract provides a sweet, vanilla flavor that stands out in this simple recipe.
Whole Milk: Adds moisture and richness to the batter, helping create a soft, tender muffin texture.
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Vanilla Muffins
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place muffin liners in muffin tin.
Step 2: In the bowl of a stand mixer add the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat until fluffy.
Step 3: Next, add the large eggs and pure vanilla extract and mix.
Step 4: In a small bowl whisk together the all purpose flour and baking powder.
Step 5: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Step 6: Next, add the milk and stir until combined.
Step 7: Then, scoop your muffin batter into your prepared muffin liners ¾ of the way full.
Step 8: Bake in your preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until muffins are a light golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Step 9: Allow the muffins to cool then serve and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Avoid overmixing the batter – Once the flour is added, mix only until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can develop too much gluten, resulting in muffins that are dense or tough instead of light and tender.
- Fill and bake carefully – Fill each muffin liner about three-quarters full and bake until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
FAQs
Yes! Vanilla bean paste can generally replace vanilla extract in a 1:1 ratio. For this vanilla muffin recipe, use 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste instead of the vanilla extract. It will provide a rich vanilla flavor and may add little vanilla bean specks throughout the muffins.
Absolutely! You can use an electric hand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Once the flour is added, mix gently and avoid overmixing to keep the muffins tender.
Dense muffins can result from adding too much flour or overmixing the batter. Be sure to measure the flour using the spoon-and-level method, cream the butter and sugar properly, and mix gently once the dry ingredients are added.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of these moist muffins in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for 3-4 days. Or in the fridge for 5-7 days.
For longer storage you can freeze these muffins in a freezer safe bag in your freezer for up to 3 months.
Vanilla Muffins Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter - softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs - room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place muffin liners in muffin tin.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add the butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat until fluffy.
- Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix.
- In a separate mixing bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until combined.
- Next, add the milk and mix until combined.
- Then, scoop your batter into your prepared muffin liners ¾ of the way full.
- Bake in your oven for 15-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool then serve and enjoy!
