The Best Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting

Name: The Best Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/4 cups white sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened); 3 large egg yolks (at room temperature); 2 large eggs (at room temperature); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 7-inch vanilla bean; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk (at room temperature); 2/3 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons espresso; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (at room temperature); 6 cups confectioners sugar

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Indulge in these Vanilla Bean Cupcakes topped with silky Espresso Frosting. This recipe combines the rich flavors of vanilla and espresso to create a dessert that's reminiscent of your favorite vanilla latte.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:27:15 GMT