White Celebration Cupcakes + Frosting

Pictured above: I always dress up cupcakes for my friend's kids' birthdays, and an American Ninja Warrior theme was requested this year. Thank you, Target, for the ANW party pack for the cupcake decor win! 

Everyone needs a quick go-to white cupcake recipe. Simply top with chocolate or vanilla frosting, and voila–instant party on a platter.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter 
2 eggs
2 teaspoons maple syrup 
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 
1/2 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Line 12 muffin cups with liners.

In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add the maple syrup.

Add flour and baking powder to the mix and combine. Stir in milk until smooth. 

Pour batter evenly into the cups (I use a kitchen scoop!), and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure cupcakes are done.

FOR THE FROSTING:

This is how my mom always made frosting when I was a kid, and I do the same now.

In a medium bowl using a mixer, combine around 2 tablespoons room temperature butter with roughly 4 cups powdered sugar (I never measure) and a few tablespoons of milk. I add the milk gradually while the beaters are going (much preferred over using a whisk or a spoon) until desired consistency is reached.