Luxurious Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Silky Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

Indulge in the exquisite taste of these homemade Vanilla Bean Cupcakes, perfectly complemented by a silky-smooth Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting. Each cupcake is crafted with a blend of fine cake flour, granulated sugar, and a touch of dry milk powder for added richness. The unique addition of sour cream and a trio of eggs, including an extra yolk, ensures a moist and tender crumb. Infused with premium vanilla bean paste, these cupcakes offer an elevated twist on a classic favorite. The frosting, a creamy concoction of unsalted butter and powdered sugar, is further enriched with vanilla bean paste, providing a luxuriously smooth finish to these delightful treats.

Why You'll Love This:

  • Decadent Flavor: The use of vanilla bean paste both in the cupcakes and the frosting delivers a rich, authentic vanilla taste.
  • Perfect Texture: The combination of sour cream, eggs, and cake flour results in cupcakes that are incredibly moist and tender.
  • Customizable: While exquisite on their own, these cupcakes offer a canvas for your favorite toppings and decorations.

Vanilla Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F. Prepare two cupcake pans with 15 liners in total.
  2. Blend together cake flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a mixer.
  3. Incorporate softened butter and vegetable oil until evenly mixed.
  4. In a separate vessel, whisk together water, vinegar, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste.
  5. Gradually merge the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, allowing the batter to become smooth.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners slightly more than halfway and bake for about 15 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool on a rack before chilling them in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Vanilla Bean Buttercream:

  1. Whip the butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth consistency.
  3. Stir in the vanilla bean paste, adjusting the texture with more milk or sugar if needed.
  4. Once the cupcakes are cool, adorn them with the buttercream and your choice of toppings.

Enjoy these luxurious vanilla bean cupcakes with their creamy, rich frosting – a true delight for any dessert lover!

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