Cupcakes

1. • 220g all-purpose flour

   • 200g granulated sugar

   • 2 teaspoons baking powder

   • 1/2 teaspoon salt

   • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 2 large eggs

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

   • 240ml whole milk

Frosting

1. • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 450g powdered sugar

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

   • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Alternating between the flour mixture and whole milk, add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the bowl with the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. 5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. For the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

7. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue to beat until fully combined.

8. Add in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk and beat until the desired consistency is reached. If needed, add in an additional tablespoon of milk.

9. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag and decorate as desired.