Vanilla Fairy Cupcakes

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  1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/4 C AP flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake/muffin pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set flour mix aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed 5 minutes until thick and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition then scrape down the bowl. Add 2 tsp vanilla and beat to combine. Bake for 20-23 minutes at 350 °F, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and cool to room temperature before frosting.