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Vanilla Cupcakes

From: bonappetit.com
MAKES 8

Cupcakes
10 tablespoons (11/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
2 tablespoons whole milk
Frosting
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
4 teaspoons fresh orange juice
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

For cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 8 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in medium bowl until fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Mix in flour, then milk. Divide batter among prepared cups (about 1/3 cup for each). Bake until golden brown and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 23 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.

For frosting:

Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another medium bowl until smooth. Beat in orange juice and lemon juice. Spread frosting over cupcakes.