Yummy Vanilla Cupcakes

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Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 t vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 t baking soda
• 1/2 t baking powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 cups sour cream

Cooking Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
4. Add the vanilla and mix well.
5. Add the flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream (batter will be thick).
6. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups with about 1/4 cup of batter (I just used my large cookie scoop).
7. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Makes about 30 cupcakes

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Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 6 cups powdered sugar
• pinch salt
• 2 T vanilla
• 2-4 T half and half

Cooking Directions

1. Beat butter and vanilla until creamy.
2. Add salt.
3. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating until combined.
4. Add half and half 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach desired consistency.

Makes enough to frost the entire batch of Vanilla Cupcakes with a bit extra.

These are also amazing with Homemade Chocolate Frosting.

Holly's Notes:
I found the original recipe at Baked Perfection.  I've been searching for a homemade vanilla cake recipe that isn't overly sweet and this one just about fits the bill.  The frosting recipe called for 3 Tablespoons of vanilla, but 2 was plenty for me.  I also used half and half instead of milk in the frosting.  These were a hit with The Doctor, especially since he can't have chocolate.