Mwah ha ha…. Velcome friends! I have a little something you might like, don’t be scared! Come closer, yes…. closer…. I just want to give you a little bite errr… kiss… ahhhh, mwah ha ha… isn’t that better?!
Dun dun duuuuun! It was a dark and stormy afternoon…. I was in the kitchen, baking and all of the sudden THIS happened (EEeeeEEeekk!):
Okay okay, these decadent vanilla cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream are sure to be the perfect spooky addition to any upcoming parties!
Mwah ha ha…. Velcome friends! I have a little something you might like, don’t be scared! Come closer, yes…. closer…. I just want to give you a little bite errr… kiss… ahhhh, mwah ha ha… isn’t that better?!
Dun dun duuuuun! It was a dark and stormy afternoon…. I was in the kitchen, baking and all of the sudden THIS happened (EEeeeEEeekk!):
Okay okay, these decadent vanilla cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream are sure to be the perfect spooky addition to any upcoming parties!
Recipe adapted from Brown Eyed Baker.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cupcakes
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon table salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
½ cup sour cream
1 large egg , room temperature
2 large egg yolks , room temperature
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Vanilla Bean Buttercream
1 cup (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
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Directions
Vanilla Cupcakes
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together all the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a hand mixed until completely smooth. Scrap down the sides of the bowl if needed, you don’t want ANY lumps! Divide batter evenly for 12 cupcakes that have already been lined with cupcake liners. Cook until cupcakes are a pale golden brown. I checked mine at 20 minutes and they were done. You may need to cook them a little more, so up to 24 minutes. Make sure a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, they’re done! As carefully as you can, take them out of the cupcake tin and place on a wire rack. Let them completely cool before frosting or else your frosting will just melt away!
Vanilla Bean Buttercream
With a stand-mixer, use the whisk attachment and whip the butter for 5 minutes over medium high speed. Scrap the bowl one time through the 5 minutes. Add the powdered sugar little by little on slow speed. Once all the sugar is incorporated, scrap down the sides and add the vanilla bean paste. Whip again at medium high speed for two additional minutes, mixture should be white, light and fluffy. You can store any leftover frosting in the fridge but let it come to room temperature and give it a good whip before using.
Now, the fun part, decorating! I just bought some cheap vampire teeth at the dollar store. Placing the frosting in a bag, snip off the end and frost the, I don’t have any fancy pastry bags or tips but I think these look great like this! Poke two little holes in the cupcakes with a skewer and then kind of splatter them with red food coloring… that’s it! Super cute… err… spooky, right?!
Thanks so much for reading!!
Vampire Kiss Cupcakes (Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Buttercream)
Ingredients
- Vanilla Cupcakes
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 stick, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Vanilla Bean Buttercream
- 1 cup 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or extract
Instructions
- Vanilla Cupcakes
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Whisk together all the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a hand mixed until completely smooth. Scrap down the sides of the bowl if needed, you don’t want ANY lumps!
- Divide batter evenly for 12 cupcakes that have already been lined with cupcake liners.
- Cook until cupcakes are a pale golden brown. I checked mine at 20 minutes and they were done. You may need to cook them a little more, so up to 24 minutes. Make sure a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, they’re done!
- As carefully as you can, take them out of the cupcake tin and place on a wire rack.
- Let them completely cool before frosting or else your frosting will just melt away!
- Vanilla Bean Buttercream
- With a stand-mixer, use the whisk attachment and whip the butter for 5 minutes over medium high speed. Scrap the bowl one time through the 5 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar little by little on slow speed. Once all the sugar is incorporated, scrap down the sides and add the vanilla bean paste.
- Whip again at medium high speed for two additional minutes, mixture should be white, light and fluffy.
- You can store any leftover frosting in the fridge but let it come to room temperature and give it a good whip before using.
- Now, the fun part, decorating! I just bought some cheap vampire teeth at the dollar store. Poke two little holes in the cupcakes and then kind of splatter them with red food coloring… that’s it!
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Comments & Reviews
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
These are amazing Dana! You know how much I am into Halloween and you rocked these guys! Thank You my dear and have a “Good Veeeek” lol
Niki says
These are so cute and fun for halloween!!
Maria says
Ha! What a fun idea! These cupcakes look great! 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Oh how I love these, Dana! Halloween is my favorite holiday so these are just perfect! Thanks for sharing at Marvelous Mondays. Pinning and sharing on social media!
Aida @ TheCraftingFoodie says
These are super cute! The red food coloring and the plastic fangs are fantastic. I’m five-year-old would love these!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Those are so cool Dana. I love vampire inspired treats!!
Julie says
So very spooky! My 13 yr. old will love these for her 14th b-day party! We will be featuring these babes at our “Inspiration Monday Party” this Sunday 2pm EST. So nice to meet you Dana! Julie redheadcandecorate.com
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Hi there! Visiting from Tasty Tuesdays. I couldn’t help but pop over when I saw these adorably spooky cupcakes! They are awesome! Can’t wait to see what else October brings for spooky sweets. 🙂
shamene@sayitwithcake says
These cupcakes are so cool! I love the frosting it looks so yummy
Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines says
Thanks for sharing these cute cupcakes at Tasty Tuesday! Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Alexis @ Persia Lou says
They look great! So much fun for Halloween!
Katie @ Horrific Knits says
They’re so cute! My name is Katie and I host Fall Into the Holidays, open Saturdays! I’d love to have you link up!
https://redcrowgreencrow.wordpress.com/2013/09/28/fall-into-the-holidays-2/
Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? says
These are awesome cupcakes, perfect for Halloween! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Chelsea says
These are so cute! I’m over the whole vampire trend, but these I love! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
I am just in love with everything that you make!!! You are one of my new blog obsessions! Thanks for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Diana Rambles says
Fun!!
Angel says
These cupcakes look amazing. Thanks for sharing with us at our Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Sew Crafty Angel
Krystal says
Spooky! These are adorable and creepy. I’d love it if you shared it on our linkup party this week! http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2013/10/trick-or-treat-thursday-party.html
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
These are so fun! I bet they would be a big it at any party especially with kiddos!
Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse Party! I’ll be featuring this tomorrow. 🙂
Jeni says
Very cute idea!!