Well, now we’re talking luxury meets coziness. That’s exactly what you get with these Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting: simple, elegant, utterly timeless, and oh-so-huggable.

The vanilla cupcakes are light, fluffy, and full of classic flavor, while the buttercream frosting is rich and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. Together, they create a dessert that ...

I’m a huge fan of cupcakes. Talk about the perfect handheld treat — they satisfy a dessert craving with just a few bites!

Using a small offset spatula, apply a dollop (approximately 4 tablespoons) of vanilla cream cheese frosting on top of the cupcake and spread to the edges of the cupcake so that it is completely ...

The kind with homemade buttercream frosting! It’s light and airy rather than thick and heavy. This classic vanilla cupcake recipe topped with buttercream frosting, melts in your mouth.

Vanilla cake with vanilla frosting is everyone’s favorite for a reason, and sometimes it’s best not to mess with a classic. Whether vanilla cupcakes are being handed out at a kid’s birthday ...

Add the mascarpone cheese, cold heavy whipping cream, honey, vanilla paste (or vanilla extract ... Options for Serving Without the Frosting; Simply dust generously with powdered sugar and ...

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has with more than 20 years of experience cooking ...

If you want to make your cupcakes look super festive, pick up some cute red, white and blue themed ... Whisk in the vanilla. Allow to cool to room temperature (the frosting will thicken as it ...

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. For the Frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and tablespoon of cream until well blended.

While the cupcakes bake, make the cream cheese-based frosting. It’s made with equal parts of unsalted butter and cream cheese, plus confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. It’s a natural ...