Here's a simple recipe to make delicious cupcakes:
Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 cup granulated sugar - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 large eggs - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 1 cup whole milk
Instructions: 1. *Preheat*: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. 2. *Mix Dry Ingredients*: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. 3. *Mix Wet Ingredients*: In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. 4. *Combine*: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. *Divide*: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners. 6. *Bake*: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 7. *Cool*: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
1. *Beat*: Beat the butter until creamy. 2. *Add*: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. 3. *Add*: Add the vanilla extract and mix well. 4. *Adjust*: Add the milk, starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more as needed, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
Decorate: 1. *Frost*: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the simple buttercream frosting. 2. *Decorate*: Decorate with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut, if desired.