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Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 ¼ cups of all purpose flour
• 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cups of granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs 
• ½ cup and 2 tbsp of whole milk

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup of unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4 cups of powdered sugar
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp of water or milk
• Pinch of salt 

Preparation

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder,  and salt. Set aside
2. In a stand mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, oil, and vanilla until fluffy. About 2-3 mins.
3. Add in the eggs one at a time and scrape the sides of the bowl. Add in half of the dry ingredients, mix until just combined.
4. Add milk then mix until combined. Add  remaining dry ingredients, don’t over mix.
5. Bake at 350  for 15-18 minutes then set aside to cool. 
6. For the frosting; beat the butter in a stand mixer until smooth. Add in half of the powdered sugar, mix well.
7. Then add the vanilla, 1-2 tbsp of water or milk, & salt. Mix well, then add remaining powdered sugar and your choice of food dye. 
8. Making sure they are cool, ice your cupcakes and enjoy!

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