How to Make Vanilla Cupcakes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (180° Celsius) and gather the ingredients you need

   Combining these 2 types of flour will give your cupcakes a fluffy, airy texture. , Continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. ,, Continue beating until smooth.
   
   Of course this is optional, because some people don't like the flavour of the zest. ,, Alternate the flour additions with 2 additions of the milk mixture.
   
   Beat well after each addition, forming a smooth batter. ,,,, Frost with your choice of frosting, and decorate as desired.
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   Step 2: listed above.

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   Step 3: Wash your hands and line two 12-muffin tins with paper cupcake liners.

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   Step 4: Combine the self-rising flour with the all-purpose flour in a small mixing bowl.

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   Step 5: Cream the sticks of the softened

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   Step 6: unsalted butter with the granulated white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer.

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   Step 7: Beat in the eggs

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   Step 8: adding them 1 at a time and beating well after each egg.

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   Step 9: With the mixers still running

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    Step 10: add in the grated lemon zest.

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    Step 11: Combine the milk with the vanilla extract in a small bowl and stir well.

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    Step 12: Pour the flour into the large mixing bowl gradually

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    Step 13: dividing it into 3 separate additions.

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    Step 14: Remove the large bowl from the mixer and scrape the sides and bottom with a spatula to make sure the batter is thoroughly mixed.

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    Step 15: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins

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    Step 16: filling each mold about ¾ of the way to the top.

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    Step 17: Bake 20 to 25 minutes

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    Step 18: or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.

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    Step 19: Remove cupcakes from the muffin tins

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    Step 20: and allow them to thoroughly cool.

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