Vanilla Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 whole egg plus 1 egg white, at room temperature
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• Vanilla buttercream for frosting cupcakes (see related recipe at left)
• Nonpareils and colored sugars for garnish (optional)