National cupcake lovers day: 3 cupcake recipes to try this weekend

National Cupcake Lovers Day is celebrated on June 13th, and it is one of those days that gives you a very good excuse to treat yourself.

If you love cupcakes, then this is your moment. No overthinking, no guilt, just something sweet to enjoy.

And honestly, what better way to celebrate yourself than with a cupcake or even better, a few different kinds you can try at home.

So if you are planning to mark the day in a simple way this weekend, here are 3 cupcake recipes you can recreate and enjoy.

Classic vanilla cupcakes

Soft, simple vanilla cupcakes that go well with any frosting.

Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

How to make
Preheat oven to 180°C
Line a cupcake tray with paper cups
Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl
In another bowl, mix butter and sugar until light
Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla
Add dry ingredients and milk little by little
Mix until smooth
Pour into cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Let it cool before serving

Chocolate cupcakes

Rich and soft chocolate cupcakes for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk

How to make
Preheat oven to 180°C
Line cupcake tray with paper cups
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt
In another bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
Add dry ingredients and milk in parts
Mix until smooth
Pour into cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Let it cool before frosting

Red velvet cupcakes

Soft red cupcakes with a light cocoa taste and creamy texture.

Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vinegar

How to make
Preheat oven to 180°C
Line cupcake tray with paper cups
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt
In another bowl, mix butter and sugar until light
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
Mix buttermilk, food coloring and vinegar in a cup
Add dry and wet ingredients little by little
Mix until smooth
Pour into cups and bake for 18 to 20 minutes
Let it cool before frosting