# Ingredient List:
→ Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
→ Buttercream Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Add half of the flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour in milk, then add remaining flour mixture, mixing gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Distribute batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Incorporate milk, vanilla, and salt; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
09 - Once completely cooled, frost cupcakes generously using a spatula or piping bag.
