Desserts

Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes with Custard Buttercream

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Absolutely Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes topped with a creamy, Custard Buttercream. The cupcakes are made easily in one-bowl.

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For the Perfect Vanilla Cupcakes
275 g plain flour
53 g cornflour
1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
180 g butter, melted
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 large eggs, room temp
1 cup buttermilk, room temp
For the Custard Buttercream
ΒΌ cup custard powder
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
230 g 1 cup / 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons cream or milk (see notes)
For the cupcakes: Line cupcake tins with paper cases. Preheat oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. In a stand mixer, blend the flours, sugar, butter, baking powder, vanilla and salt together on slow until...
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Nutritions

Calories
276

Sodium
48mg
2% DV

Fat
9g
15% DV

Protein
3g
7% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV