Vanilla Cupcakes with Butter cream frosting

A very simple and basic recipe of cupcakes is the vanilla cupcakes.Though I  frequently try this recipe but somehow never bothered to take pictures.Only recently did I realize that haven't posted this very simple cupcake recipe.The texture of the cake is very soft like store brought ones.I tried it at home and posted this recipe.The butter cream adds flavor to the soft texture of the cake and kids will definitely love it with frosting.Do try this if you haven't and enjoy :)

Ingredients
for cupcakes
all purpose flour 1 1/2 cup
granulated sugar 2/3 cup
butter 1/2 cup(1 stick/113g)
eggs 2
milk 1/2 cup
vanilla extract 1 tsp
lemon zest of 1
baking powder 1 1/2 tsp
salt 1/4 tsp

for butter cream frosting
unsalted butter,softened1/2 cup(1 stick;113g)
vanilla extract 1 tsp
confectioners sugar 2 cups
milk 2tbsp

Method

• Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Then add the egg one at a time ,beat in well until incorporated & add in vanilla extract & lemon zest.Mix well.
• Sift the flour with baking powder and salt twice (helps aerating the flour).
• Add the flour little by little to the wet ingredients and combine well.Add milk to adjust the ribbon like consistency.
• Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F and then line a tray with paper liners.
• Scoop the mix in each liner upto 2/3rd cup and repeat for all liners.tap the tray on the counter top to let the air bubbles escape out.

• Bake in preheated oven to 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tooth pick inserted comes out clean.(mine got done at 22 minutes)
• Remove from oven and cool it down completely before frosting.
• For frosting- Cream the butter until smooth and blended.Add the vanilla extract.With the mixer on low speed,gradually beat in the sugar.Scrape down the sides of the bowl.add in the milk and beat on high speed until frosting is light and fluffy.(about 3-4 minutes).Add any food color if desired,I haven't used any.(will update the frosting pics once I make again,was in a hurry so couldn't click frosting pics)

Servings~12 cookies

NOTES
* You can add in more sugar in frosting if desired.You can skip the frosting as well.