Looking to make something cute and festive for Valentine’s Day? Check out this super easy Strawberry Vanilla Cupcake Recipe
You will need:
- 1 cup half & half
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup finely diced strawberries
For the Frosting you will need:
- 3 sticks + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3-1/2 confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Pink food coloring (Or you can use a splash of red)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine and stir the egg whites, whole egg, 1/4 cup half & half, and the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Add the butter and remaining 3/4 cup of half & half, and mix for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the egg/milk mixture.
- Add in strawberries.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners and fill about 2/3 full. Bake for 16 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into middle of cupcake.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting. Use 1M Wilton icing tip to match the photo.
Don’t forget to use coupons and sales to buy your supplies even cheaper, plus you can always adapt each and every recipe to your own family in case of food allergies!
I found Pillsbury Cake Mixes at Dollar Tree!
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