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Taylor Swift Cupcakes

Vanilla cupcakes with butter and milk, inspired by Taylor Swift. Easy to bake in 40 minutes with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour 180 g
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar 300 g
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter 113 g, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk 240 ml

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven, Line Pan:

    Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Place paper liners in a muffin pan.

  • Whisk Dry Ingredients:

    In a big bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk.

  • Cream Butter and Sugar:

    In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.

  • Alternate Dry and Milk:

    Alternate adding dry mix and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry. Stir just until incorporated.

  • Fill Liners, Bake:

    Spoon batter into liners until about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes; a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

  • Cool Cupcakes:

    Cool cupcakes in the pan for a few minutes, then move to a wire rack for complete cooling.

  • Frost and Garnish:

    Apply frosting and garnish as you like.
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