How to Make Quick Easy Cupcakes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Measure out your ingredients.

   Having everything ready before you start mixing will keep you from forgetting an important ingredient.
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   Step 2: Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius).

   , If you don't have liners, just grease each cup with vegetable oil or butter to keep the cupcakes from sticking. , Use a sifter or a whisk to thoroughly incorporate the dry ingredients. , Stir just until the ingredients are combined. , Mix everything together to form a smooth batter. , If you want to add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or another mix-in, stir it in now. , Fill each up about 2/3 full.
   
   Leaving extra room at the top of each cup will prevent the cupcakes from rising too high in the cups and spilling over. , Place them in the oven to bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
   
   The cupcakes are done with a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean. , Place them on a cooling rack or the counter to let them cool completely. , Pair your vanilla cupcakes with any type of frosting you like best.
   
   Here are a few easy recipes to try:
   Vanilla frosting Chocolate frosting Buttercream frosting
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   Step 3: Place 12 cupcake liners into a cupcake pan.

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   Step 4: Sift the flour

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   Step 5: and baking powder into a mixing bowl.

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   Step 6: Add the sugar and butter.

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   Step 7: Add the eggs

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   Step 8: milk and vanilla.

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   Step 9: Stir in optional mix-ins.

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    Step 10: Divide the cupcake mixture evenly into the cupcake tin.

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    Step 11: Bake the cupcakes.

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    Step 12: Let the cupcakes cool before frosting.

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    Step 13: Whip up the frosting of your choice to finish your cupcakes.

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