Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 lb confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
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Add in the eggs, two teaspoons vanilla, salt and baking powder.
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Add flour and milk in batches, starting and ending with flour.
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Stir until batter is smooth and satiny.
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Fill paper-lined muffin tins with batter.
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Bake at 375° for 18- 20 minutes.
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For frosting, whip together the box of confectioners’ sugar, half-and-half, and one teaspoon vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
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Allow cupcakes to cool about 45 minutes and frost.