Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes topped with a luscious brown butter frosting. Perfect for any celebration or as a special treat!
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Brown the butter: Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Let cool.
- Prepare batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat browned butter with sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat browned butter, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Store cupcakes at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
