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Vanilla Cupcakes

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Buttercream Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3 tablespoons milk, as needed to thin

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder.
  • In a large bowl using either a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add in eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  • Add flour mixture in two additions, beating well after each addition until fully combined. Evenly fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  • For the buttercream frosting, in a large bowl using either a hand or stand mixer beat softened butter with powered sugar until fluffy. Add in vanilla extract and milk as needed to thin the frosting. Beat until desired consistency.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.