Name: Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients: Cupcakes; 1-1/2 cups self-rising* flour or gluten-free flour blend converted to self-rising flour (see directions below); 1/4 tsp xanthan gum - only if you are using GF flour; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend; 1/2 tsp kosher or fine sea salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 2 tsp vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups chocolate chips or mint chocolate chips; Buttercream Frosting; 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter, at room temperature; 1-1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract or paste; 3 cups sifted powdered sugar; About 6 tbsp milk, or as needed; Food coloring, preferably paste or gel, optional