Very Vanilla Cupcakes Recipe For Easter Day 2024

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My favourite recipe for vanilla cupcakes that I make at home. Get rid of that packaged mix because these are much more delicious!

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– Vanilla Cupcake – 1 and 2/3 cup (209g) all-purpose flour – 1/2 teaspoon baking powder – 1/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar – 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter – 2 large egg white – 1/4 cup (60g) vanilla Greek yogurt – 3/4 cup (180ml) vanilla almond milk – 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract – seeds scraped from 1/2 split vanilla bean Vanilla Bean Frosting – 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter – 4–5 cups (480-600g) confectioners’ sugar – 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – seeds scraped from 1/2 split vanilla bean – Salt, to taste

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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan. Set aside. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.  

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Instructions

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Melt butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix sugar; it will be grainy. Mix egg whites, yoghurt, milk, and vanilla. Dividing 1 vanilla bean lengthwise.  

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Incorporate half the vanilla bean seeds into batter. Save other half. Mix dry components into wet ingredients slowly until lump-free. Thick batter. 

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Bake batter in 12 muffin liners for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool. 

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Mix softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer to produce frosting. Beat until creamy, about 3 minutes. 

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While mixing, add confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds. Beat for 3 minutes at high speed. Increase powdered sugar or cream if frosting is too thin or thick. 

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Too sweet frosting? Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Ice cupcakes with Wilton 1M piping tip. Depending on cupcake usage, icing may remain. 

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Cupcakes last 3–7 days in an airtight container at room temperature and in the fridge. 

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Also see

Homemade Cheddar Biscuits Recipe For Easter Day 2024 

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