INGREDIENTS (Makes 12 cupcakes) For the cupcakes: 1¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 tsp salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla extract Frosting: 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, room temperature 2–4 tbsp heavy cream or milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar Pinch of salt INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk in two additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Divide batter evenly among cupcake lin...