Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients For the cupcake:

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 3 large eggs

• 1 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 3 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 ¼ cups whole milk

For the frosting:

• 1 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold

• 6 cups powdered sugar

• 2 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions: For the Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated and the batter is lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed. Next mix in the sour cream and beat until well combined.

3. In a separate bowl combine the remaining dry ingredients: flour, baking powder and salt. Add half the dry ingredients, and half of the milk and mix just until the flour starts to incorporate. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until well combined. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well mixed.

4. Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly, filling each liner 2/3 full.

5. Bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes. Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool Completely.

For the Frosting:

1. Cut the butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip the butter for 5-7 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally, beating until the butter is very fluffy.

2. Alternate adding 2 cups of powdered sugar at a time with the liquid ingredients: vanilla extract & heavy cream. Ensure the powdered sugar is well combined, and whip for 1-2 minutes before adding more powdered sugar.

3. Once all the ingredients have been added, increase speed to medium-high and beat for another couple of minutes to whip additional air into the frosting. Pipe these cupcakes with a large piping tip and top with sprinkles.