Cupcakes;
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened (85g/2.9 oz)
- ¾ cup sugar (150g/5.3 oz)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar (50g/1.7 oz)
- 1 large egg at room temperature is preferred
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (167g/5.8 oz)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature preferred (175ml)
Vanilla Bean Frosting;
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g/7.9 oz)
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 3 cups powdered sugar (375g/13.2 oz)
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream (as needed)
