Description
Delightful Vanilla Bean Cupcakes packed with real vanilla flavor, perfect for celebrations and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature) for frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk for adjusting frosting consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg Whites: Add the egg whites to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract and the seeds from the vanilla bean.
- Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Mix in the plain Greek yogurt and whole milk.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Allow them to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Cream the Butter for Frosting: In a clean bowl, cream the unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the Vanilla Extract for Frosting: Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Confectioners’ Sugar: Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and a pinch of salt to the butter mixture.
- Adjust Consistency: Add whole milk to reach the desired frosting consistency.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Frost each cupcake after they are completely cool.
Notes
These cupcakes are perfect for celebrations; add sprinkles for a decorative touch. Store leftovers properly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: vanilla cupcakes, dessert, baking, sweet treat, celebrations