Cute Decorated Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. Use a scoop or spoon to fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.