Raspberry Vanilla Bean Cupcakes posted by Something Swanky Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe SomethingSwanky is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Hello! I’m Natalie and I blog over at Life {Made} Simple. I’m very excited to be guest posting again today! As many of you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In order to support a great cause and help promote awareness, we can all do a little. There are so many ways to do so, like purchasing some of these amazing KitchenAid products, joining a walk or race, or simply donating to the cause. In honor of Think Pink Week, I made these raspberry filled vanilla bean cupcakes topped with raspberry buttercream. The vanilla cupcake base is moist and delicate and perfectly compliments the slightly tart filling. The light and fluffy buttercream is sweet with just the right amount of raspberry flavor- it is definitely the perfect icing for these little cakes! Continue to Content Raspberry Filled Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream Print Ingredients ½ c. all-purpose flour 1¼ c. cake flour ½ c. unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 c. whole milk 1/3 c. sour cream 1 c. granulated sugar 2 eggs 1½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 1 vanilla bean, scraped 1 tbsp. + ½ tsp. vanilla extract Raspberry filling: 1½ c. seedless raspberry puree ¼ c. sugar 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon zest Raspberry buttercream: 16 tbsp. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tbsp. heavy whipping cream ¼ c. seedless raspberry puree 1½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 - 3½ c. powdered sugar 1 tbsp. cornstarch ¼ tsp. salt Optional: pink food coloring Instructions DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cupcake tins with 16 liners, set aside. 2. In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, add sugar, butter, sour cream, vanilla extract and vanilla bean. Mix for 1 minute. 4. Add one egg at a time, mixing after each addition. With mixing speed on low, alternate between adding the dry ingredients and the milk. Beat until just combined. 5. Divide batter and fill cupcake liners ? of the way full. 6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean (note: they will not turn golden brown, so do not over bake). 7. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool in tins for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. 8. While cupcakes are cooling, puree raspberries. Combine 1½ c. seedless raspberry puree in a saucepan (over medium low heat) with sugar, lemon juice, and zest. Sprinkle in corn starch. Allow mixture to reduce, whisking frequently (it should be relatively thick, almost curd-like (give it 5 minutes or so). Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Using a cupcake corer, remove center of cupcakes. Pipe or scoop the raspberry filling inside. Place tops back on cupcakes. 9. To make the raspberry buttercream, place ¼ c. seedless raspberry puree into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add butter, vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth. With mixing speed on low, add powdered sugar and cornstarch, then heavy whipping cream. Beat until soft peaks begin to form or until the buttercream becomes fluffy (2-3 minutes). Chill in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before piping onto cupcakes. NOTE: The cornstarch will help create a stiff frosting, this is helpful when adding fruit purees. Makes approximately 16 cupcakes Thanks again Ashton for having me! You can find more recipes and craft ideas here: Life {Made} Simple | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter
Natalie those are beautiful cupcakes!! I love how bright pink you made the frosting and the liners are the perfect touch!!!! Reply
Hi Ashton! I love your new blog design! How gorgeous! So easy to navigate and read. Beautiful! I am a sucker for all things PINK! I’m wearing a pink scarf today to celebrate with you since I wasn’t able to contribute a pink recipe. 🙂 Reply
These cupcakes are adorable. but the cake stand is so cute. Do you mind telling me where you got it? I’ve seen them all over the internet, but I can’t find them!!! Reply
I wish I could say it was mine! But you’ll have to ask Natalie. Her contact info is in the post 🙂 Reply
this look absolutely delicious!! I seriously want them now 🙂 I’d love for you to stop by and link up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings http://www.ladybug-blessings.com Reply
The cupcakes look absolutely perfect in pink- I might have to take a break from apples and pumpkin and embrace the raspberry! Reply