Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients:

– For the cupcakes:

– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 2 large eggs

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 1 cup milk

– For the frosting:

– 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened

– 3 cups confectioners’ sugar

– 1/4 cup milk

– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk in two additions. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.

6. Fill the cupcake liners: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.

7. Bake the cupcakes: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the milk and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

9. Frost the cupcakes: Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with your desired amount of frosting.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cupcakes!