Print

Irresistible Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with 1 Secret Ingredient

vanilla bean cupcakes recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delicate vanilla bean cupcakes with a fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the batter and mix.
  6. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with flour.
  7. Mix in vanilla extract.
  8. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use fresh vanilla beans for the best flavor.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix more evenly.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light.

Nutrition