INGREDIENTS
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Yield: 12 cupcakes
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For the Cupcakes:
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1/2 cup whole milk (237 ml) ,at room temperature
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1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into eight pieces
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1 large egg ,at room temperature
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2 large egg whites ,at room temperature
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1 1/2 (190 grams) cups all-purpose flour ,sifted
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1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder
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1 cup (200 grams) sugar
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1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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For the frosting
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1 cup (2 sticks, 227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
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pinch of salt
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a couple of drops of food coloring (optional, Americolor turquoise)