Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Brown Butter Icing
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:90
- Calories per serving:270
Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Brown Butter Icing
- Ingredients:6
- Servings:90
- Calories per serving:270
Vanilla seeds amp up the flavor of a white cake, and nutty-flavored brown butter makes the icing irresistible.
Ingredient
Cupcake Batter
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Water, cool approx. 72°F | 3 lb 8.00 oz | 7 cups |
| Vanilla beans, split length-wise, seeded | ---Value Not Available | 2 each |
| Gold Medal™ White Cake Mix (11132) | 5 lb | 1 box |
Brown Butter Icing
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Butter, unsalted | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Vanilla bean, split length-wise, seeded | ---Value Not Available | 1 each |
| Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) | 6 lb | 9 1/2 cups |
Instructions
- Batter
Prepare cupcake batter according to box directions adding scraped vanilla seeds to water in step 1.
Deposit #16 scoop of batter into greased or paper-lined muffin pans.
Bake as directed below and allow to cool completely.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
300°F |
13-18 minutes |
Standard Oven |
350°F |
18-23 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 6 minutes of baking.
- Brown Butter Icing
Heat butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, approx. 5 minutes until butter turns brown and has a nutty aroma.
Watch carefully to keep from burning, then remove pan from heat and allow to cool.
Combine cooled brown butter, vanilla seeds and icing into mixer bowl fitted with paddle attachment; mix on low speed 1 minute.
Mix an additional 30 seconds until smooth; set aside or refrigerate until needed.
- Finishing
- Pipe approx. 1 oz icing (using large tip) on completely cooled cupcakes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories270
- Total Fat11g
- Protein1g
- Total Carbohydrate40g
- Sugars30g
Servings: 90
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 270
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 33% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 30g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 2,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice2&½
