Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• Buttercream frosting, sprinkles

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with dry, mixing until just combined.
4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting and decorating.