Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
• Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.