‘GoodBye’ Butter Cupcakes

It’s Friday. For some, it’s a day to be happy and gear up for the weekend. For me, at least today, it’s truly bittersweet. I’m saying goodbyes to an amazing group of people I’ve had the pleasure of working with for the past couple of years. I mean, I’ve moved from different firms before, but this time it’s a bit different. But before I get into that, let’s be sure to end the week on a sweet note. I know I’ve shared plenty of chocolate love this week but I’m closing things out with a non-chocolate treat. These ‘GoodBye’ Butter Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream seemed like the perfect option because it’s a classic. Buttery cake with a tender crumb is crowned with fluffy vanilla buttercream and adorned with colorful sprinkles with a kiss of chocolate on top. This cupcake brings sunshine and smiles, just like the people I have worked with…


A couple years ago, I re-entered the workforce. It was hard because I previously spent a year and a half getting my feet wet as a new mom and staying home to do so. Then I made the bold decision to get a divorce and physically separate from my then husband. With an 18 month old little boy on my hands to raise myself, I was so thankful to have found a job so that I could support myself and Joel. Granted, it was far from the type of job I was used to when I was working downtown among corporate executives… But it was a place that allowed me to grow in so many ways. My confidence grew knowing I had the ability and the means to change things for the better as I settled into single parenthood. My work experience grew, having more exposure to the pharmacy benefit management / pharmaceutical industry, which even resulted in getting my pharmacy certification. My friendships grew, especially at a time in my life where I felt alone, yet the new friendships I’ve made have helped me move forward. Saying goodbye to the people who have touched my life everyday at work during the past couple of years is so bittersweet. They probably don’t even realize how much I appreciate them for how they’ve unknowingly been there for me throughout the hardest, toughest time of my life. And now it’s time to move onto the next chapter that awaits me. I can only hope the team I’ll be joining at my new workplace will be another place where I will continue to grow myself, my career and my friendships even more.

At work, I guess one could say I’m known for my cupcakes since I will often bring in a tower of cupcakes for a birthday celebrant to enjoy. If not cupcakes, it would be my random baked goods or a batch of gluten free goodies I wanted to test out among non-gluten free friends. Well, this cupcake is a classic. Everyone can appreciate this because it’s so simply stated. The sprinkles add the fun and the Hershey’s Kiss? Well, that’s just a little love for those who make going to work a little sweeter.

Thank you to everyone in the Case Review Unit, Formulary Administration, and fellow colleagues for helping me grow for the better… 🙂 

1 3/4 cups cake flour, not self-rising

• 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Vanilla Buttercream (recipe follows)
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