Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavor of these Vanilla Brown Butter Cupcakes. The brown butter adds a deep, caramelized taste to the classic vanilla cupcake, making it a gourmet treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 large egg whites at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine brown butter and sugar. Add eggs, egg whites, and vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Pair with vanilla buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or a salted caramel glaze.
- Sprinkle frosted cupcakes with flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
