Vanilla Cupcakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tray with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.

3. 3

   Add the sugar to the butter and continue to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

5. 5

   Mix in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.

7. 7

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

8. 8

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.