How to Create Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Espresso Topping

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Cupcake Goals: Luxurious Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Irresistible Espresso Topping

If you’re aiming for a sweet treat that brings together the richness of vanilla bean and the boldness of espresso, look no further! These luxurious vanilla bean cupcakes topped with an irresistible espresso frosting are sure to impress.

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• • 1 cup granulated sugar

• • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• • 2 large eggs

• • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped)

• • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• • ½ teaspoon baking soda

• • ½ teaspoon salt

• • ½ cup buttermilk

For the Espresso Frosting:

• • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• • 4 cups powdered sugar

• • 3 tablespoons brewed espresso (cooled)

• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• • A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Prep & Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste, mixing until combined.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk until smooth.

Bake: Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, brewed espresso, vanilla, and salt, and beat until fluffy.

Frost: Once cupcakes are cooled, generously frost with the espresso frosting.

Enjoy your decadent vanilla bean cupcakes with a coffee twist! Perfect for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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