Vanilla Buttermilk Mini Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Sift all of the dry ingredients together and set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together for 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, until everything is fully combined. Beat on medium high speed for another 3-4 minutes.

Next. alternately add in the sifted flour mixture and the buttermilk and vanilla, being sure to start by adding the flour, and ending by adding the flour. The pattern should look like this: 1/3 flour mixture, 1/2 milk, 1/3 flour mixture, 1/2 milk, 1/3 flour mixture. Be sure you do not over-mix the batter, or your cupcakes will turn out tough!

Fill mini cupcake pan with 1 tablespoon of batter. Bake in the oven for 9 – 11 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool on a cooling rack and top with icing of your choice!