Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
Using your stand mixer (or hand mixer), mix all wet ingredients on low speed until combined.
With your mixer on low speed, slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until all ingredients are mixed together.
Line cupcake pan with silicone liners or grease the pan, whichever you prefer, then evenly pour batter into all 12 cupcake cavities. Do not use regular paper cupcake liners—the cupcakes will stick to the liners.
Bake for 18 minutes.
Once your cupcakes are cooled, make your frosting and top each cupcake. It is best to store the cupcakes in the fridge if you are not going to eat right away.