Cupcakes
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup oil
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 T. vanilla
1 T. vanilla bean paste
2 cups flour
1 cups sugar
1 1/4 T. baking powder
1/4 tea. salt
dont overmix

Bake at 350 until done

The Best Frosting
1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature
1 Tablespoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tea. almond extract