Step 1

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a cupcake pan with liners. Set aside.

Step 2

Next, you’ll want to combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl by whisking together the cake flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

Beat the softened butter and oil in a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, for 3 minutes, until the texture is smooth.

Step 4

Slowly add the granulated sugar while beating on low. Switch to high once added, and beat for an additional 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Step 5

Add the eggs one by one, mixing completely after the addition of each egg.

Step 6

Pour the vanilla into the mixture.

Step 7

Add half of the dry ingredients to the large bowl of batter, and then half the buttermilk, and beat, then add the remaining half and beat again, until the batter is light and fluffy.

Step 8

Fill each of the cupcake liners no more than 3/4 of the way full.

Step 9

Transfer the pan to the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cupcakes from the oven, transfer the pan to a cooling rack, and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Step 11

Fit a pastry bag with the 1M star tip and add your frosting of choice, then frost the cooled cupcakes.