Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 and ½ cups
• baking powder - 1 and ½ teaspoons
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• unsalted butter, softened - ½ cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• large eggs - 2
• vanilla extract - 2 teaspoons
• whole milk - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. 2.

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3.

   In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4.

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

7. 7.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. 8.

   Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

Nutritional Facts