Spiced Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Line your cupcake pan with baking liners.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and all spice. Whisk together and set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, increase heat to medium-high and continue stirring another 2-3 minutes until butter turns a light brown color and releases a nutty aroma. Add brown butter to mixing bowl and combine with sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed until well combined; scrape down the sides of the bowl.

4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and stir until mixed.

5. Slowly add dry ingredients while beating on low speed. Lastly, add sour cream and beat until all ingredients are well combine, but do not over mix.

6. Scoop batter into lined cupcake pan using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons each). Bake at 350°F and bake for 18-20 minutes.

7. Cut butter into pieces. Using the paddle attachment, whip butter for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Beat until butter look light in color.