Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

6. 6

   Evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. 7

   Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.