Ingredients:
- Cupcakes:
- 4 ounces cake flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup 1% low-fat buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- Buttercream Frosting:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash of salt
- Sugar pearls (optional)