MAGNOLIA'S VANILLA CUPCAKES

MAGNOLIA'S VANILLA CUPCAKES image

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened.
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cup self-rising flour (I used 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and added 3/4 t salt and 2 1/4 t baking powder)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I also added 1/2 t almond extract. I think it made the flavor amazing!)

Steps:

In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk and vanilla. With each addition, beat until the ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the batter in the bowl to make sure the ingredients are well blended. Carefully spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean.