Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2.5 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Note: Starting with a hot oven is vital for that immediate rise.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the mixture looks like fine sand.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, neutral oil, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until the yellow of the egg is completely gone.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold the mixture gently until no streaks of flour remain.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cupcake liners using an ice cream scoop for precision and speed.
  6. Bake for 18 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Note: This prevents the liners from peeling away due to trapped steam.
  8. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until it looks pale and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
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