Simple cupcake recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost as desired and enjoy!

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