Kids and Sprinkles

Since Nicholas seems to think cake and cupcakes are different things, we made a small batch of cupcakes for his actual birthday. He and Bronwyn both helped with baking them and then frosting. These cupcakes were pretty yummy and easy to make. Kids and sprinkles... you can't lose there... unless it's in a cake pan, then it's a no go. My kids are so weird.

Small-batch Vanilla Cupcakes
3 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour measured using the spoon and sweep method and divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup and 1 tablespoon milk any percentage

Vanilla Buttercream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon milk or cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Sprinkles optional

Instructions
Small-batch Vanilla Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line your cupcake pan with 6 liners.
In a medium bowl combine butter and sugar and using a handheld electric mixer, cream together until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add egg white and vanilla. Beat on medium until smooth.
Add 1/4 cup (30g) of the flour, baking powder, and salt. And mix on low until incorporated.
Mix in milk on low. Add remaining 1/4 cup of flour and mix on medium until well-mixed and smooth. Divide batter between prepared cupcake cups, filling just under 2/3 full. This should make exactly 6 cupcakes. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean or with just a couple dry crumbs.
Transfer to a cooling rack when the cupcakes are cool enough to handle and cool completely before frosting.

Vanilla Buttercream
In a medium bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat until frosting comes together, adding milk by the 1/2 teaspoon as necessary.
Transfer frosting to a piping bag and pipe over cupcakes or use a knife to spread frosting. Top with sprinkles if desired, and enjoy!