Classic Vanilla Cupcakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the cupcakes

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ½ cup sour cream, room temperature
06 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
07 - ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
08 - 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 1 ½ tablespoons pure vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and allow it to fully heat up before baking.
02 - In a bowl, mix together your flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
03 - In a separate smaller bowl, stir together the room temperature sour cream and whole milk until smooth. Set this aside as well.
04 - Add your room temperature butter to your mixer bowl and beat on high speed for about 4-5 minutes. You'll know it's ready when it's noticeably lighter in color and has a fluffy texture.
05 - Pour in the granulated sugar and continue beating on high for another 2 minutes until the mixture is light and well incorporated.
06 - Add eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
07 - Using a spatula, gently fold the flour mixture into your butter mixture in three separate additions, alternating with the sour cream mixture. Be careful not to overmix - stop as soon as the ingredients are just combined.
08 - Line your cupcake pans with paper liners. Using a 3-tablespoon scoop, fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
09 - Place your cupcake pans on the middle rack and bake for 12-14 minutes. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of a cupcake - if it comes out clean with no batter, they're ready.
10 - Take the pans out of the oven and place them on a wire cooling rack. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before adding your favorite frosting.

# Notes:

01 - Room temperature ingredients are crucial for these cupcakes to ensure a smooth, well-mixed batter.
02 - Be very careful not to overmix the batter when adding the dry ingredients - this will result in tough cupcakes.

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