Winter Wonderland Vanilla Bean Cupcakes
Winter Wonderland Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for the winter season. Each cupcake features a soft, fluffy texture infused with rich vanilla and is topped with creamy frosting, making them ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights by the fire. Their elegant presentation and enchanting flavor will impress your guests and create lasting memories during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla bean paste.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with heavy cream until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg