Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes PT55M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1023/03/0/853178/300x200x90.jpg My son loves these! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. 12 servings Ingredients: Assorted candies and coarse sugar 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups cake flour 2 vanilla beans 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 12 servings
Calorie 266 Kcal
Prep Time 30 Mins
Cook Time 25 Mins
Total Time 55 Mins

02 Ingredients

Frosting
- Assorted candies and coarse sugar
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 vanilla beans
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

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03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Split vanilla beans lengthwise; using the tip of a sharp knife, scrape seeds from the center into creamed mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
Step 3

Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 4

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Decorate with candies and coarse sugar as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Step 5

Freeze option: Freeze cooled cupcakes in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature. Frost as directed.
Step 6

Freeze option: Freeze cooled cupcakes in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature. Frost as directed.

04 Author

Jennifer

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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

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