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:
- Preheat your oven to 350F. Prepare two cupcake pans with 15 liners in total.
- Blend together cake flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a mixer.
- Incorporate softened butter and vegetable oil until evenly mixed.
- In a separate vessel, whisk together water, vinegar, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla bean paste.
- Gradually merge the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, allowing the batter to become smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners slightly more than halfway and bake for about 15 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cupcakes cool on a rack before chilling them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Vanilla Bean Buttercream:
- Whip the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste, adjusting the texture with more milk or sugar if needed.
- 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!