VANILLA BEAN CUPCAKE

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​      For some reason, my whole life I thought cupcakes are only very good looking little creatures. Well I was wrong! Deeply  wrong.
​        Actually first cupcake I ever tasted was on US ground. One of my girlfriend's husband bought  some cupcakes for us and of course its not nice to say NO, right?! Well I can say one thing, thank God I was on the back seat of the car! It was a mini carrot cake cupcake and I almost ate the liner paper as well. Then with my mouth full (like a chipmunk) I declared : OMG Cupcakes are soooo good!!!
​       Back then I had a full time job, no kids and truth but hilarious not that much time for baking!
 Later on I incorporate them in my recipe index, because I believe it's a great way to bond with the little ones around the kitchen . :) So while I was searching for some delicious recipes, I came across Laura Vitale's Red Velvet Cupcakes.  As far as now I haven't tried anything better, or even close to this simple and delicious cupcake. The only difference is that I skipped the food coloring part (just personal preference) and this is how my cupcake became a vanilla bean one. But if you want to try the original recipe, l will add the link  below.
       Honestly this  is my to go recipe. I received so many compliments even from people who did not liked cupcakes before ! (BIG smile). So lets get started and convert some more !:)

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          Ingredientes

•  1 cup of all purpose flour
•  2 tbsp of cocoa powder​
• 1/2 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2tsp of baking soda
• 1/4tsp of salt
• 1/4cup of Unsalted butter (room temperature)​
• 3/4cup of Granulated sugar​
• 3/4cup of Buttermilk
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract​ ​

         
          For the frosting

• ​1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 tbsp. unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 tbsp of milk
• 1 tsp vanilla bean​

          Instructions

1. ​​Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees . Fill a muffin tray with liners. Sift and combine the first five ingredients. Using an electric mixer cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla extract and mixed until  its well combine and the texture is creamy.
2. Mixing on low add half of the dry ingredients, half of the buttermilk. Combine them and using a spatula scrape the walls of the bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Be sure not to over mix.
3. ​Using a large ice cream scoop transfer the batter into the muffin tray. And  bake them for 18-22 minutes. After you take them out, let them cool completely.
4. To make the frosting simply put the ingredients, in a mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Let the frosting cool, for about 5-10 minutes, in the fridge. Then using a piping bag with a tip, decorate them after your own desire. :)    And then make sure you share them with your loved ones, they will appreciate you for sure :)

                                                                Enjoy ! ! !​

     ​Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe - Laura in the Kitchen - Internet Cooking Show Starring Laura Vitale