Basic Vanilla Cupcakes

This recipe can be used time and again for parties, holidays, and to make Nick Jr. character cupcakes. Kids can help with cupcake liners, stirring, and decorating.

Your child's favorite shows are on Nick & Nick Jr.

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Show kids how to place cupcake liners into the cupcake tin.

2. Step 2

   In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter by hand with a big spoon. With an electric mixer, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the vanilla.

3. Step 3

   Combine the flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Let kids stir it together. Add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Kids can stir in the milk until the batter is smooth. Pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan.

4. Step 4

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 105
• Total Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 28mg
• Sodium: 70mg
• Total Carbs: 15g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 9g
• Protein: 2g