easy cupcakes
These easy cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. Made with simple ingredients, they come together quickly for a delicious homemade treat. Enjoy them plain or topped with your favorite frosting for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup milk
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Alternate with adding the milk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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