Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

Vanilla cupcakes made at home with buttercream frosting are a classic treat that everyone will love. It's great for parties, birthdays, or just as a sweet treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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• 1/4 tsp salt
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• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 1 cup granulated sugar
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• 2 large eggs
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• 2 tsp vanilla extract
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• 1/2 cup whole milk
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• For Buttercream Frosting:
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• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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• 4 cups powdered sugar
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• 1/4 cup whole milk
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• 1 tsp vanilla extract
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• Food coloring optional
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• Sprinkles for decoration optional
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Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the Buttercream Frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth

Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy

Add food coloring if desired and mix until the desired color is achieved

Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the buttercream frosting using a piping bag or a knife

Decorate with sprinkles if desired

Serve and enjoy your delicious Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting!