Buttercream Glitterbomb Cupcakes

Buttercream Glitterbomb Cupcakes

8 tbsp. (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/3 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
4 large egg whites
1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/4 cup cake flour
Edible Glitter

Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar together, scraping bowl to ensure ingredients are well incorporated. Add egg whites and beat well, scraping bowl to fully combine. Add sour cream and milk, beating to combine, followed by the baking soda, powder, salt and vanilla bean paste. Lastly, add the cake flour and beat until thoroughly combined.

Scoop 1/4 c. batter into muffin-cup lined cupcake pan. Place pan into oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 325. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until tester comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting. Sprinkle with edible glitter dust... Enjoy!