A delicious and light cupcake with fresh strawberry frosting.
Vanilla Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour unbleached
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (one stick) of softened salted butter (if using unsalted, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to recipe)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cupcake Directions
Preheat your over to 350 degrees. Line one muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients (flour, baking powder, and baking soda). If you are using unsalted butter, add the salt at this time. Set aside. In a large bowl, using an electric or stand mixer on medium speed, beat eggs for about 2 minutes. Once they are light and creamy, add the butter and vanilla. Beat on low speed for about 1 minute, or until well blended. Next, add the dry ingredients and beat on low until blended. Do not over mix. Last add the sour cream and beat until smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 the way full with batter. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
Strawberry Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries washed and sliced
- 3 cups confectionery sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Strawberry Frosting Directions
Using a food processor, puree your strawberries. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric or stand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter for about 2 minutes. Next, add in one cup of confectionery sugar and mix until combined. Then, add another cup of confectionery sugar and beat until smooth. Add in 1/2 cup of the strawberry puree and beat until smooth. Add the remaining sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. At this time, check your frosting consistency. If it need to be more stiff (better for piping), add more confectionery sugar. If it needs to be more creamier, add more puree. Place your frosting in a piping bag using a tip of your choice. Pipe on your frosting using a swirling motion. Once complete, place cupcakes in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!