Name: Perfect “One Bowl” Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen cupcakes (some may even get 2 and 1/2 dozen)
Ingredients: For the Vanilla Cupcakes:; 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup full-fat sour cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 3 and 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Vanilla Buttercream Frosting; 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, very soft; 4 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (omit if you desire a stark white frosting); 1/4 teaspoon salt