Vanilla Cupcakes

Name: Vanilla Cupcakes
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted cake-and-pastry flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 cups sifted cake-and-pastry flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

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Preheat oven to 375f (190c).
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1.In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
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2. Using electric mixer on low speed, mix in butter, milk, eggs and vanilla; beat on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
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3.Spoon into 12 paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling about three-quarters full.
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4Bake in centre of oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, about 18 minutes.
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5. Transfer to rack; let cool completely.
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Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
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Variation: Chocolate Cupcakes - Reduce flour to 1 cup and baking powder to 1/2 teaspoons Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder and 1 tsp baking soda to dry ingredients. Sift before adding butter and wet ingredients.