Vanilla Cupcakes

Vanilla Cake

(Recipe found from the book 500 Cupcakes) 

2 sticks butter

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

4 large eggs

2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup buttermilk

Step 1: Mix the first four ingredients until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 2: Whisk the next three ingredients together in a separate bowl. 

Step 3: Slowly add half of the dry ingredients into the mixture from step 1 and mix until combined. Now add in half of the buttermilk. Repeat until all of the dry ingredients and buttermilk are used. 

Step 4: Place in cupcake liners, bake at 350 for 20 minutes. 

Makes 23 cupcakes

Buttercream Frosting

(Wilton recipe)

1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening

1 stick of butter

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tbsp. milk

4 cups confectioners sugar

Step 1: Mix the first four ingredients together on medium speed. Slowly add in the confectioners sugar.