Golden Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350.
2. 2
   Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, whisk the flour with the cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the sugar with the eggs and vanilla extract at medium-high speed until smooth and thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the butter and oil and beat until incorporated, scraping the bottom and side of the bowl.
6. 6
   Add the dry ingredients and milk in 3 alternating batches, beating well between additions.
7. 7
   Carefully pour the batter into the lined muffin tins, filling them about two-thirds full.
8. 8
   Bake the cupcakes in the center of the oven for 20 to 23 minutes, until springy and a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. 9
   Let the cupcakes cool slightly in the muffin tin, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Frost and top the cupcakes as desired.
11. 11
    (See recipes for Chocolate Frosting, Marshmallow Frosting or White Buttercream Frosting.)