Vanilla Cupcakes

Name: Vanilla Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 18 cupcakes, 18 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large lemon, zest of (optional); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup milk

Submitted by Alexa

"Really dense vanilla cupcakes with a hint of lemon. You can make butter cream icing if you want. I just used Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese icing, super delicious."

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Ready In:: 28mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 18 cupcakes
Serves:: 18

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
²⁄₃ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large lemon, zest of (optional)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup milk

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and lightly butter or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
For the Cupcakes: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Evenly fill the muffin cups with the batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until nicely browned and a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost with icing.