Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Vanilla Bean Cupcakes, where the rich aroma of real vanilla beans fills your kitchen. These light and fluffy cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting, making them perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in. Easy to whip up and simply irresistible, these treats will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 vanilla bean, scraped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then incorporate the scraped vanilla bean seeds.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg