Supplies
Ingredients
For Cupcakes
For Whipped Cream & Strawberries
Directions
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STRAWBERRIES:
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Wash and slice 1 pound of fresh strawberries.
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Add to a small mixing bowl and mash.
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Mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar.
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Cover and refrigerate.
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CUPCAKES:
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Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
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Prepare muffin tins by lining with 12 cupcake liners.
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In a medium mixing bowl, add:
• Sift 1 cup of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
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Slightly soften 1/2 cup of butter.
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In a medium bowl, add the softened butter and 1/2 cup of sugar.
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Using an electric mixer (double beaters), cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, then mix
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Add half the flour mixture with 3 tablespoons of milk. Mix well.
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Add the rest of the flour mixture with 3 tablespoons of milk. Mix until incorporated.
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Divide batter into prepared muffin tins, filling each of them approximately 3/4 full.
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Bake at 350-degrees F for 15-20 minutes, until done.
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WHIPPED CREAM:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine:
• 1/2 cup or 120g/ml of cold heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed, whisk until medium peaks form, about 3–4 minutes.
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Medium peaks are between soft/loose peaks and stiff peaks, and are the perfect consistency for topping and piping on desserts.
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If you accidentally over-whip the cream, and it looks curdled and heavy, pour in a little bit more cold heavy cream, and fold it in gently by hand with a spatula until it smooths out.
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Use immediately or cover tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours!
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ASSEMBLE:
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Cool the cupcakes.
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Add whipped cream and mashed strawberries on top!
Notes
The original recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
This is the link to the recipe I referenced to curate this version. I mostly tweak the ingredients and simplify the directions.