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Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes

This Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes recipe is a cornerstone of any baker’s repertoire. It’s a simple, yet incredibly versatile recipe that yields consistently moist, fluffy, and flavorful vanilla cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin tins with liners.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl using hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine wet and dry.
  6. Bake
  7. Cool