Fabulous news everyone! I found the BEST vanilla cupcake recipe. You would think I would have found one by now, and while I've made plenty that taste good, they are never quite incredible.
But alas, this one is most definitely a keeper. I wanted to try it out before I made them for the conference this weekend in Portland where I plan on topping them with coconut, so I whipped up a batch of coconut buttercream and toasted some shredded coconut to see how they taste together.
They have a lovely vanilla flavor that's not too sweet and a melt in your mouth texture. They're fluffy, yet they hold their shape well and have a nice top layer that makes them great to bite into. It's a winner guys!
So glad I can stop my search for the perfect vanilla cupcake!