Grain Free Vanilla Cupcakes
A good sweet treat is a must every once in a while, and these Grain Free Vanilla Cupcakes are a must have. This recipe makes a dozen cupcakes, and these cupcakes are bursting with rich vanilla flavor in both the frosting and the cake.
To make these cupcakes you combine the almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl you combine the eggs, sugar, butter, and Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste together. Then you combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and divide the mixture into the muffin tins and bake. When the cupcakes are baking you make the frosting. To make the frost you beat the butter for 2 minutes and then add the powdered sugar, Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste, salt, and cream. You mix this together until the mixture is consistent. Then you get to decorate the cupcakes with frosting and sprinkles anyway you like!
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Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups blanched almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 3 large eggs , at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt. In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste. Add dry ingredients to the wet. Combine well. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Frost with Vanilla Butter Cream Frosting and top with sprinkles if desired.
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Frosting
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter , at room temperature
- 4-5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons Singing Dog Vanilla Bean Paste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer preferably fitted with a paddle attachment and beat for 2 minutes, until very creamy. Add 4 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, and salt. Add enough cream to achieve a spreadable consistency. If you add too much cream, beat in a little more powdered sugar.
- Frost cupcakes.
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