Let’s face it: sometimes you only want a dessert that serves two.
Not everyone wants to bake a dozen. Occasionally you want just enough for yourself and one other — or just for you alone.
Sometimes you eat them right away. Sometimes you savor them. Either way, small-batch treats are a game changer.
FYI: I have no idea what it’s like to never finish a batch.
Have you ever wished you could make just enough dessert for two people? Or for one?
Me too.
But dragging out the mixer, creaming butter and sugar, sifting dry ingredients and dealing with a pile of bowls for only two cupcakes felt like too much effort.
Call it laziness — I did.
Then I developed this recipe. It’s one of my first cupcake recipes built from scratch and tuned to make just two cupcakes. I’m thrilled with how they turned out.
These are classic vanilla cupcakes: light, tender, unmistakably vanilla, and the ideal base for a fluffy white frosting.
Best part: one bowl. No creaming, no mixer, no folding — just a bowl and a spoon. Try not to steal spoonfuls of the batter. Good luck with that.
I love how customizable these cupcakes are. My partner and I can choose different frostings or add-ins — fruit, nuts, or chocolate chips — so I can dress mine up while he keeps his plain. Nothing new there.
One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes for Two
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Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla yes, a full teaspoon — they are super vanilla-y!
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 heaping teaspoon of baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with two liners.
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In a bowl, whisk together the egg white and sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and melted butter and stir until mixed. Add the flour, baking powder and salt, stirring until smooth. Stir in the milk. Divide the batter evenly between the two liners.
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Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, or until the cakes are set. Let cool completely, then frost as desired. (I used leftover white chocolate frosting.)
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I have a feeling these quick cupcakes might become a nightly habit. Does that defeat the purpose? Maybe — but they’re delightful either way.