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Preheat oven to 350*F.
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Grease and flour 12 muffin cups, or line with paper wrappers; set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt; set aside.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat together the butter and both sugars until well blended.
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Reduce mixer speed to medium; beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla.
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Reduce mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
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Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins; bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed with a fingertip.
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Cool 15 minutes in the tins; invert onto wire racks and cool completely before frosting.