Celebrate National Cupcake Lovers Day on June 13 (or anytime your sweet tooth calls) with this simple Vanilla Cupcake recipefrom Food Network. Makes 12 standard or 48 mini treats!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, with a rack positioned in the middle. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. Whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs (room temperature) and 2/3 cup sugar, then gradually incorporate 1 1/2 sticks melted unsalted butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add half the flour mixture, then 1/2 cup milk, then the remaining flour. Mix until just combined.
Distribute batter evenly in prepared tin. Bake until a tester comes out clean (18-20 minutes for standard, 10-12 minutes for mini), rotating halfway through. Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to rack until completely cooled. Finish with your favorite frosting and decorations.