Gluten-free and dairy-free vanilla cupcakes

0 Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup cupcake tin. Make vegan buttermilk and set aside for 5 minutes.
1 In a large bowl, whisk together melted vegan butter (or oil), sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste.
2 Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix in buttermilk until just combined — don’t overmix.
3 Fill liners ¾ full and bake for 20–22 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
4 Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting. Enjoy every fluffy bite!