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Fluffy Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes

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These cupcakes deliver the perfect balance of indulgence and nostalgia with the nutty richness of brown butter and sweet vanilla. Perfect for celebrations or casual treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once the butter begins to foam, watch closely—it will turn golden brown and smell nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cooled brown butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk. Start with the dry ingredients and end with the buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners. Fill each about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. For the frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Beat on high speed until fluffy and smooth.
  9. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them using a piping bag or a spatula. Decorate with sprinkles or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

[‘Stir constantly while browning butter to avoid burning.’, ‘Ensure eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing to maintain fluffy texture.’, ‘Adjust frosting consistency with heavy cream or powdered sugar as needed.’]

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