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Sure! Here is a recipe for the Goodie Godmother’s famous Buttermilk Vanilla Cupcakes:

Buttermilk Vanilla Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
   • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
6. Fill Cupcake Liners:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake:
   • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until incorporated.
   • Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
   • If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more cream; if it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
9. Frost the Cupcakes:
   • Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a knife to frost them with the vanilla buttercream.
10. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Enjoy your homemade buttermilk vanilla cupcakes!

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite flavors or decorations!