The key to a good vanilla anything (be it cake, ice cream, or, as is the case here, frosting) is getting the vanilla notes just right: present, but neither overpowering nor overpowered.

How I Make These Vanilla Cupcakes (Step-by-Step) Preheat and Prep I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two standard muffin tins with paper cupcake liners. Mix Dry Ingredients In a medium ...