Very Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients (14)

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/3 cups cake flour
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• FROSTING:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• Paste food coloring, optional
• Colored sprinkles and nonpareils