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not so vanilla cupcake

Not So "Vanilla" Cupcakes

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Servings: 24 cupcakes
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Ingredients  

for the cupcakes

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups gluten free flour blend with xanthan gum - I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

for the frosting

  • 2 cups butter, at room temp
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place liners in cupcake tin(s).
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Using a hand or stand mixer, cream sugar and eggs. Add melted butter, half & half and vanilla.
  • On a slow speed, gradually add flour mixture until fully combined.
  • Fill each cupcake liner with approximately ¼ cup of batter. Bake for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned and set. Remove from oven and let cool. Top with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting and enjoy!
  • Vanilla Buttercream Frosting: Using a mixer, cream butter at a low speed, gradually adding powdered sugar and vanilla until all ingredients are combined. Turn the speed to high and whip until light and creamy (about a minute). Keep at room temp until ready to use.