What a weird week. Just eight(!) days ago, Joe Biden was the presumptive Democratic nominee, his party and the campaign were dead in the water, and its voters were begging for a miracle. Today, 99 days out from the election, the Kamala Harris campaign is pulling in donations hand over fist, polls ha...
Sure! Here's a simple recipe for classic vanilla cupcakes:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Optional Frosting:
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions: Beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.