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Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes

Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes, where rich flavor meets a soft, fluffy texture. These gourmet treats are infused with the unique essence of vanilla bean brown butter, elevating them to a new level of deliciousness. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as an afternoon treat, these cupcakes are topped with a creamy brown butter frosting that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with loved ones, they are sure to impress and satisfy any sweet craving.

Ingredients

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  • 3 sticks or 339g unsalted butter
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 220 g or 1 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
  • 200g or 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 90g browned butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil or any flavorless oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 160g or ⅔ cup buttermilk or kefir
  • Remaining brown butter (should be about 200g)
  • 113g or half a brick cream cheese at room temperature or sub with 60g or 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • 360g or 3 cups powdered sugar (preferably made with tapioca not cornstarch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan until golden and fragrant; let cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream browned butter with sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  5. Combine buttermilk and vanilla; add to the butter mixture.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–25 minutes.
  8. Cool completely before frosting with vanilla brown butter frosting.

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