Vanilla Bean Cupcakes PT55M https://img1.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1023/03/0/853178/300x200x50.jpg My son loves these! Flecks of vanilla bean in the moist, tender cupcakes give them special-occasion status. 12 servings Ingredients: Assorted candies and coarse sugar 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2/3 cup whole milk 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking powder 2 cups cake flour 2 vanilla beans 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened