Vanilla White Cake

This is my favorite white cake recipe. The batter is even better than the cake. Mmmm :)

2 sticks butter, room temperature
3 1/2 c flour
4 t baking powder
1 t salt
1 1/2 c sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 t vanilla
1 c milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; add vanilla, and mix until combined. On low speed, beat in half the flour mixture, followed by milk; end with remaining flour mixture. Mix just until incorporated (do not overmix).
Fill muffin cups with 3 tablespoons of each batter, side by side.. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan, 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Modified from Martha Stewart