How to Make
Iryna's Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes

1.  Preheat your oven to 175 C (350 F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for about five minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. 
5. Reduce the mixer speed to medium. Add the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately in three parts, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined - do not over mix. 
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.