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Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 60 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Cupcake Base

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 🧂 3/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
    • 🧈 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 🥚 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
    • 🥚 2 large eggs, at room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 (7-inch) vanilla bean
    • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

  • Espresso Frosting

    • 2/3 cup heavy cream
    • 3 tablespoons espresso powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 🧈 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 6 cups confectioners sugar

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cupcake pans with liners.

2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl until combined.

3

Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg yolks and then eggs, mixing thoroughly. Add vanilla and almond extracts and beat until light and fluffy.

4

Scrape vanilla bean seeds into butter mixture and mix on low speed. Add half of the dry ingredients, mix until combined, then add buttermilk, followed by the remaining dry ingredients.

5

Divide batter evenly into prepared cupcake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

6

Prepare frosting: Simmer heavy cream with the reserved vanilla bean pod, then refrigerate to chill for 30 minutes.

7

Mix espresso powder, vanilla extract, and salt into the chilled cream. Cream butter and gradually add powdered sugar, followed by heavy cream mixture, mixing until light and fluffy.

8

Frost cupcakes with the prepared frosting.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

385

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 21
    Fats

💡 Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better consistency.Scrape the vanilla bean seeds thoroughly for maximum flavor.Refrigerating the frosting base ensures a smooth and silky texture.Pipe frosting creatively for a professional look.