Vanilla Bean Cupcakes Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 vanilla beans
• 2 cups cake flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup 2% milk
• FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• Assorted sprinkles and coarse sugar