Creating these Classic Vanilla Cupcakes is quite simple. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in Vanilla: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until incorporated; do not overmix.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
10. Cool Completely: Let them cool completely before frosting.

Following these steps will yield perfectly baked classic cupcakes that are ready to be decorated.