Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
• Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For the frosting: In a large bowl, cream together butter until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
• Frost cupcakes once they are completely cooled.