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Preheat oven to 350.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
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Beat butter and sugar until fluffy
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Beat in eggs one at a time
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Mix in vanilla
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Beat in half the flour
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Add milk
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Add food coloring to preference, about 2 tbsp
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Beat in remaining flour until just combined
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Fill cupcake liners about 1/2 to 3/4 full
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Bake 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
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Let cool in pan for 5 minutes
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Remove from pan and cool completely on write rack before frosting