Vanilla Cupcakes
12 servings15 min prep18 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Vanilla Cupcakes
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Cupcakes date to early 19th-century America, with the name possibly referring either to the cup measurements used in the recipe or the cups they were baked in; one of the earliest known references appears in an 1828 American cookbook. Vanilla became the classic, most popular base flavor.
Ingredients
Scale:· 12 servings
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- 2Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- 4Add the flour mixture and milk alternately, mixing just until smooth.
- 5Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- 6Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7Cool completely before frosting.
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