Description
Light and fluffy vanilla bean cupcakes perfect for any occasion, with a rich flavor and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Confectioners’ sugar for frosting
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg whites gradually, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and the seeds from the vanilla bean.
- Combine the dry ingredients and Greek yogurt alternately, starting with the dry mix.
- Add the whole milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the frosting by beating room-temperature butter and gradually adding the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Adjust with milk if too thick.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
For added fun, fold in colorful sprinkles or chocolate chips before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes, dessert, baking, sweets