Perfect Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Meringue Frosting - Better Than Box Mix

Name: Perfect Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Meringue Frosting - Better Than Box Mix
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups self-rising flour; 1¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature (this is important!); 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (the magical ingredient!); 4 cups (1 pound) confectioners' sugar, sifted if lumpy; ⅛ teaspoon salt (just a pinch to balance the sweetness); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon meringue powder (the secret to perfect frosting!); 1-2 tablespoons milk, as needed for consistency

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Skip the box mix and make these gourmet vanilla bean cupcakes! With real vanilla bean paste and fluffy meringue frosting, they're perfect for any celebration.

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