Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– ½ cup whole milk
– 1 ½ tsp baking powder
– ½ tsp salt
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Cupcake pan
– Cupcake liners
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s kick things off by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven is warming up, I like to prepare my cupcake pan by lining each cup with a lovely cupcake liner. This little step helps prevent any stickiness and makes it easier to lift the cupcakes out once they’re baked. In a large mixing bowl, I cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. It’s satisfying to see it transform during this process! (See the next page below to continue steps…)