BILLY'S VANILLA, VANILLA CUPCAKES

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A double-dose of vanilla extract-in the cake and in the buttercream frosting -gives these cupcakes from famed baker Billy Reece of Billy's Bakery in New York City great vanilla taste that's just the right amount of sweetness (and more than irresistible).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Yield Makes about 30 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups cake flour, not self-rising
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Basic Vanilla Buttercream
Colored Sprinkles, for decorating, optional
Alternate frosting: Billy's Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flours, sugar, baking powder, and salt; mix on low speed until combined. Add butter, mixing until just coated with flour.
  • In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. With mixer on medium speed, add wet ingredients in 3 parts, scraping down sides of bowl before each addition; beat until ingredients are incorporated but do not overbeat.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners, filling about 2/3 full. Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat process with remaining batter. Once cupcakes have cooled, use a small offset spatula to frost tops of each cupcake. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

Onyemachi Temple
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Bilkisu Usman
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I loved the vanilla flavor of these cupcakes. They were a big hit at my party.


HASSANP10D
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These cupcakes were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making these again.


Bayli Lou
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I had a hard time finding vanilla beans, so I used vanilla extract instead. The cupcakes still turned out great!


Nancy Ercel Emma
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These cupcakes were a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


shaun coggan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out great! I will definitely be making these again.


Lana Tomic
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These cupcakes are so moist and fluffy! The vanilla flavor is perfect. I love that they're not too sweet.


Anton Sophie
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always come out great. They're a family favorite.


Jalaldeen Jalaldeen
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfect! The vanilla flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Laden Miah
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and the adults all asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again.


Azmot Ali
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These cupcakes were fluffy, moist, and packed with vanilla flavor. I loved the vanilla bean frosting, it was the perfect complement to the cake. I will definitely be making these again!