Description
Delicate vanilla bean cupcakes topped with smooth buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla seeds.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter into liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream.
- Pipe or spread frosting on cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, homemade cupcakes, buttercream frosting, easy dessert