Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Vanilla bean cupcakes with vanilla frosting decorated for Halloween.

These Vanilla Bean Cupcakes are made from scratch with the perfect decoration: MUMMY faces. Take a simple dessert and make it spooky with this easy recipe!

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

5 large egg whites, room temperature
¾ cup buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups cake flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

For the frosting:

1 ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
3 Tablespoons milk
48 candy eyes

Instructions

For the cake, whisk together the egg whites, vanilla bean paste and ¼ cup milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Add in dry ingredients and mix until combined. Slowly add in egg mixture, beating until fully incorporated. Beat in the remaining ½ cup milk. Turn mixer on high and beat for 2 minutes.
Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full and bake in a 350 degree oven for 17-18 minutes, until set (will begin to lightly brown on edges). Remove and cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat butter for 5 minutes until pale in color. Add sugar, vanilla bean paste and milk. Beat an additional 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Pipe onto cupcakes by filling pastry bag and using tip 48, pipe "stripes" onto top of cupcakes. Add candy eyes. ENJOY!

Notes

Storing: Keep your cooled and frosted cupcakes covered at room temperature. They taste best if eaten within 2 - 3 days.
Be sure to beat the batter for 2 or 3 minutes in your stand mixer before baking. This gets everything incorporated and whips a bit of air into the cupcakes!
If you can't find tiny candy eyeballs, you can use mini chocolate chips to make "eyes."

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1 cupcake
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 391Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 0gSugar: 40gProtein: 3g

*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.