BROWN SUGAR CUPCAKES WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING

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From-scratch frosting-featuring the rich taste of browned butter-makes these cupcakes irresistible!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 to 8 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat 2 minutes longer. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, alternately add flour mixture, about one-third at a time, with 2/3 cup milk, about half at a time, beating just until blended.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each with about 3 tablespoons batter or until two-thirds to three-fourths full.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans; place on cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Cool completely. In large bowl, beat browned butter, powdered sugar and 4 tablespoons milk with electric mixer on low speed. until blended. Beat in enough remaining milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and spreadable. Frost cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

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