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Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Icing

vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry buttercream and fresh fruit garnish

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 20 min
Servings 15 cupcakes

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes

  • 180g all-purpose flour
  • 30g corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 large pinch of salt
  • 120g soft butter (room temperature)
  • 200g granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 120g sour cream (room temperature)
  • 120ml whole milk (room temperature)

Strawberry Buttercream Icing

  • 220g soft butter
  • 450g powdered sugar
  • 5-6 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry puree or jam
  • 1-2 drops red food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • Fresh strawberry pieces
  • Lemon zest
  • Fresh blueberries

Utensils

  • Cupcake molds
  • Cupcake liners
  • 2 mixing bowls (small and large)
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag with star tip
  • Large spoon or spatula
  • Toothpick (for testing doneness)
  • Oven

Instructions

Preparation Steps

Vanilla Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line cupcake molds with paper liners.

  2. In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients: flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, beat soft butter with electric mixer until creamy (about 1 minute). Add sugar and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.

  4. Add egg whites, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Beat until just combined, avoiding overmixing.

  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Add milk and mix briefly. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl to avoid lumps.

  6. Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full (leaving about 1cm from the top). Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Strawberry Buttercream Icing:

  1. In a large bowl, beat soft butter with electric mixer for 1 minute until creamy.

  2. Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, strawberry puree, food coloring (if using), and salt. Beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Assembly:

  1. Wait for cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.

  2. Pipe icing onto cupcakes using a star tip, starting from the outside and working toward the center.

  3. Garnish with fresh strawberry pieces, lemon zest, and blueberries.

Cupcakes with Strawberry Icing

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