Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until combined.
  3. Add butter, mixing until just coated with flour.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time.
  5. In a large glass measuring cup add milk and vanilla.
  6. With mixer on medium speed, add wet ingredients in 3 parts, scraping down sides of bowl before each addition; beat until ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat.
  7. Using an ice cream scoop for even cupcakes, divide batter among liners, filling about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.
  9. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat process with remaining batter.
  10. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a small offset spatula to frost tops of each cupcake.
  11. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve at room temperature.