Directions
1.
With a mixer, whip the softened butter first, then add eggs and sugar while continuing to mix. Alternate mixing in flour and milk, then add vanilla.
2.
Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes, check every couple of minutes toward the end with a toothpick so as not to overbake.
3.
You can jazz up this recipe easily by swapping out and/or adding ingredients. Its a simple base recipe that I like to use when doing "product development" :). For example, to create an Eggnog cupcake, simply substitute eggnog for the milk and throwing in a tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg.