Vanilla Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, baking powder and salt.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the sugar and butter until combined.
6. 6
   Add the eggs, milk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended.
9. 9
   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups (about 1/4 cup batter in each cup).
10. 10
    Bake until puffed and the cake springs back when touched, 15 to 17 minutes.
11. 11
    Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Using a small spatula, frost the tops of the cupcakes.
13. 13
    Allow the frosting to set for 20 minutes before serving.