Magnolia Bakery's Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 c. sugar
4 large eggs, room temp
1 c. milk
1 t. vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients
1 c. unsalted butter, softened
6-8 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. milk
2 t. vanilla extract

Cake:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line two twelve-cup muffin tins with cupcake papers
3. Combine the flours and set aside.
4. in a large bowl, cream butter until smooth and gradually add sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and vanilla, and blend well.
5. Fill three-quarters full and bake 20-25 minutes.
6. Let cool fifteen minutes in tins.
Frosting:
1. Place butter in large mixing bowl and add four cups of sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Add remaining sugar, one cup at a time until icing is spreadable. Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring as desired and store at room temp.
3. Frost the cupcakes!