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Sure, here's a simple and delicious cupcake recipe for you!

### Vanilla Cupcakes

#### Ingredients:

- **1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour**

- **1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder**

- **1/4 teaspoon salt**

- **1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened**

- **1 cup (200g) granulated sugar**

- **2 large eggs**

- **2 teaspoons vanilla extract**

- **1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk**

#### Instructions:

1. **Preheat your oven** to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. **In a medium bowl**, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. **In a large bowl**, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

4. **Add the eggs** one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. **Gradually add the dry ingredients** to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. **Divide the batter** evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. **Bake** for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

8. **Allow the cupcakes to cool** in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

### Simple Buttercream Frosting

#### Ingredients:

- **1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened**

- **3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar**

- **1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream**

- **2 teaspoons vanilla extract**

- **Pinch of salt**

#### Instructions:

1. **In a large bowl**, using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.

2. **Gradually add the powdered sugar**, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until well combined. After each addition, increase the speed to medium and beat for about 1 minute.

3. **Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt**, and beat on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, until the frosting is light and fluffy.

4. **Frost the cooled cupcakes** as desired.

Enjoy your homemade vanilla cupcakes!