First prepare the cake recipe according to the recipe instructions on that page, but baking the batter into cupcakes
Next prepare the American Style Buttercream according to the recipe instructions, set that aside while you make the cookie dough
Now for the cookie dough: In the work bowl of your electric stand mixer or with hand beaters, cream the softened vegan butter with both sugars until light and fluffy (this will take about 5 minutes on high speed)
Combine the vanilla extract with the plant milk and slowly drizzle into the creamed butter/sugar mixture while mixing on medium to high speed.
Scrape the bottom & sides of the bowl and continue to mix smooth
Add the salt and toasted cooled flour and mix just until combined then add the chocolate chips.
Fold the buttercream together with the cookie dough
Now you are ready to ice your cupcakes with cookie dough buttercream!