Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°F Line 18 muffin cups with cupcake liners.
2. 2
   Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. 3
   Combine milk and vanilla. Set aside.
4. 4
   On medium speed, beat butter until fluffy. Add sugar. Beat 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended.
6. 6
   Alternately beat in reserved flour mixture with milk mixture. Starting and ending with flour.
7. 7
   Divide batter among liners.
8. 8
   Bake 15-18 mins or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes Transfer to racks to cool completely.