Unforgettable Yellow Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cupcake pans with liners or grease and flour cake pan(s).

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together using a hand or stand mixer until smooth.

Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing gently between each addition until just combined.

Pour batter into prepared pans and bake according to desired format: 24 cupcakes (14-17 minutes), two 9-inch round pans (24-27 minutes), or a 9x13-inch pan (30-40 minutes). Cool completely before removing and frosting.

In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth using a hand or stand mixer.

Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on medium speed until crumbly.

Stir in the salt and vanilla extract.

Add heavy whipping cream, one tablespoon at a time, mixing between each addition, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.

Frost the completely cooled cake or cupcakes as desired.