VANILLA BEAN CUPCAKES WITH VANILLA FROSTING

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting image

Oh! Now this is elegant. One exotic flavor showcased in a simple recipe to highlight its unique profile.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 eggs
2 1/2 cups Immaculate Baking Co.™ organic all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, scraped
1 1/2 cups cane sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Immaculate Baking Co.™ organic all-purpose flour
2 cups cane sugar
2 cups milk
2 cups butter, softened
1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise, scraped
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Fresh raspberries
Mint sprigs

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix 2 1/2 cups flour, the baking powder and salt.
Heat oven to 375°F. (For dark or nonstick pans, heat oven to 350°F.) In large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter, seeds from 1 vanilla bean, and 1 1/2 cups sugar with electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with 1 cup milk, beating after each addition just until smooth. Scrape side of bowl occasionally. Stir in sour cream.
Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups, filing each about three-fourths full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, for frosting, in 4-quart saucepan beat 2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup flour with whisk. Beat in 2 cups milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, beating constantly. Cook 1 minute longer as it boils. Remove from heat; immediately pour into ungreased 2-quart baking dish or shallow pan with sides. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until cooled.
In large bowl, beat 2 cups softened butter and seeds from 1 vanilla bean with electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add cooled flour mixture by 1/4 cupfuls; beat on high speed until smooth. Beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
Place frosting in large resealable freezer bag. Cut off one bottom corner to create 1-inch opening. Pipe frosting in circular motion over cupcakes. Garnish with raspberries and mint.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving