Looking for a sweet and easy dessert to impress guests or satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than this delicious vanilla bean cupcakes with buttercream frosting recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour- 1 teaspoon baking powder- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda- 1/2 teaspoon salt- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened- 3/4 cup granulated sugar- 2 large eggs- 1/2 cup milk- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.4. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.5. Add the milk, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until combined.6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.7. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 of the way full.8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool completely before adding the frosting.
Buttercream Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened- 3-4 cups powdered sugar- 1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
Buttercream Frosting Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.3. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and mix until combined.4. If the frosting is too thick, add more heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.5. Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe or spread the buttercream frosting onto each cupcake.6. Serve and enjoy!
