Mean Chef's Vanilla Buttermilk Cupcakes

I adopted this recipe, which was originally submitted by mean chef. Mean's original comment: from sunset magazine""

Beat butter and all the sugar on medium speed until well blended.

Add eggs and vanilla and beat on high speed until well blended.

Sift together flour , baking powder , and salt.

With mixer on low speed , add one third of the flour mixture , followed by a third of the buttermilk repeat , alternating in thirds.

When all the flour is incorporated beat mixture on medium speed just until well blended.

Fill paper-lined or buttered muffin cups about three-fourths full with batter.

Bake in a 350 oven until tops spring back when lightly touched in the center , 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool on racks 5 minutes.

Remove from pans.

Cool completely.

Decorate with your favorite frosting.

unsalted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, buttermilk