Yellow Cupcakes

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

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   Add unsweetened cocoa powder to flour before sifting.

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   In a small bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

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   In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.

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   Gradually beat in granulated sugar; beat 2 minutes until fluffy.

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   Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended; beat in vanilla.

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   Beat in flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk, just until smooth.

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   Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

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   Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed.

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    Let cool.

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    Top with frosting.

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    To make Lemon Cupcakes: Prepare Yellow Cupcakes, omitting vanilla.

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    Add 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract.

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    To make Red Velvet Cupcakes: Prepare Yellow Cupcakes, adding 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder to flour mixture before sifting.

15. 15

    Stir 1 tablespoon red food coloring and 1 teaspoon vinegar into buttermilk.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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