Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes
Delight in the rich flavors of Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes, a treat that will elevate any occasion. These cupcakes boast a unique combination of nutty brown butter and fragrant vanilla beans, creating a soft, fluffy texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with creamy vanilla brown butter frosting, they are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them perfect for birthday parties, gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence for yourself. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with these delightful cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 339g unsalted butter
- 1 vanilla bean
- 220g cake flour
- 200g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 90g browned butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 160g buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and aromatic; let cool slightly.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and mix them with the cooled browned butter.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the browned butter mixture with sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Scoop batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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