February 11, 2012

Vanilla Cupcakes


Sometimes simple things are way better than more elaborated desserts and this time it couldn't be more right. I LOVE vanilla and I add it to almost all of the things I bake but it's weird that I've never made plain vanilla cupcakes and this time I could really knew how good vanilla tastes.

- 2 c. of flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 c. of plain yogurth
- 1/2 c. of sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick of unsalted butter
- 3/4 c. of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla

1. Melt butter and let it cool. In a medium bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar. In a large bowl beat yogurth, sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add butter and then incorporate the flour mixture. Fill muffin liners and bake at 360°F for 12 minutes or until a toothpick comes clean.



2. Make a vanilla frosting by beating 1 stick of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of vanilla, 1/2 c. of whipping cream and 2 c. of powdered sugar. Decorate muffins and spinkle some sugar on top.


3. You can turn them into a beautiful Valentine's dessert by adding some raspberry jam and decorating with vanilla frosting, add a mint leaf and a raspberry on top. Perfect :)




31 comments:

  1. Your vanilla cupcakes look so light and airy! Looks delicious!

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  2. It looks lovely.Its a really cool idea to turnit into a dessert as well.I never thought of that.

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  3. That's a brilliant dessert idea, thanks for sharing.

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  4. I love vanilla, love it! This recipe sounds delish because it uses yogurt and sour cream. What a great idea at the bottom to turn the cupcake upside down for a pretty little dessert. That is sooo cute! It took me a minute to realize what you did:-)

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    1. hahaha yeah I turned them upside down and I did it because the top was a bit too brown and I decided to make something else with that one

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  5. I loooove vanilla and these are such a nice change from all the heavy chocolate out there in blogland right now! The upside down version is genius!

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    1. I know... everything is about chocolate right now

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  6. Hi Beti. Your cup cakes are wonderful and the decoration excellent!
    I agree with you, simple things are the best!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Have a wonderful week.

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    1. they really are but I do love elaborated desserts :)

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  7. I love a simple cupcake too and vanilla is the best! I don't care for lots of heavy frosting on my desserts either. This looks perfect to me ❤

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    1. that was just for the photo but I actually added more frosting when I ate it

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  8. Looks like a sweet treat especially with Vday around the corner!

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  9. I love vanilla too and these cupcakes look beautiful!

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  10. Vanilla cupcakes are still my all time favorite and these look great!

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  11. Vanilla is such a lovely classic and clever idea making it into a dessert! :)

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  12. I couldn't agree with you more - vanilla is the king of flavours!
    Love how you show that a cupcake can be simple, or really dressed up to make a stunning dessert

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  13. I love vanilla too! It's such a wonderful flavour, and so classic.

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  14. Just perfect! The simplicity is so appealing...and yummy!

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  15. I love a vanilla cupcake and you made it even better with the raspberry and frosting. Not only delicious but it looks so pretty on the plate!

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  16. Vanilla is one of those classic true flavors that will never go out of style. It's so unpretentious and wonderful. I love that you used it and made it shine!

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  17. I love vanilla! Your cupcake look delicious.
    Mimi

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  18. Sometimes the simplest flavors are the best. I adore vanilla and these look perfect.

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  19. Stunning! These look so beautiful and delicious!! Happy Vday tomorrow!

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  20. I had the chance to eat some of those and they were delicious ! Congratulations on your blog !

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    1. gracias ernestor, porfin perfeccione los muffins y ya no son piedras :)

      Deberias de traerme atole

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