• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with paper liners. Set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
• Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated and scraping down sides of bowl. Beat in vanilla.
• Add flour mixture and milk alternately, beginning and ending with flour. Scrape the sides and bottom of bowl to assure the batter is thoroughly mixed. 
• Divide batter evenly among paper liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
• Bake on the center rack of the oven until tops spring back to touch, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Serve plain or top with Cupcake Glaze.
• This classic and simple cupcake recipe is a winner every time.