Classic Vanilla Cupcakes

You can never go wrong with a classic cupcake! Here is how to make a decadent and moist vanilla cupcake that will have everyone wanting more.

Makes 12 cupcakes

Ingredients:

Cupcake base

• 1 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour

• 3 eggs, room temperature

• 1 cup of white sugar

• 1 tsp of baking powder

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup 2% milk

• vanilla bean paste (optional)

Frosting

• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 3 cups confectionary sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat your own till 350 degrees Farehite, and line 12 cup muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.

2. Sift your dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together

3. In a medium-size bowl, beat your butter, milk, and vanilla extract & vanilla bean paste. Slowly beat in your dry ingredients

4. After the batter is completed and well incorporated, scoop them into the muffin tins and bake for 12-15 minutes

5. Once the cakes test is done, remove them from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack.

Frosting

1. In a small bowl, combine your butter, vanilla extract & confectionary sugar

2. After the frosting is whipped and comes to a peak, let it sit for 5 minutes

3. Once your cupcakes are cool, get your favorite piping tip and put your vanilla frosting in a piping bag, or your favorite method and decorate away!