I started this blog so my daughters could find all of our family favourite recipes in one place. It has actually grown into more than just the family favourites but also other recipes we've tried out in our kitchen. I don't like to fill up the post with alot of chatter. Sometimes there's a little story to tell, but usually I like to get right to the point. So this is for them, but hope you find some recipes that you like as well. I'll be sharing a lot of recipes, and along the way you'll find some crafty things and maybe some helpful hints too! Welcome!



Thursday, September 6, 2018

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Holding on to summer with these fresh strawberry cupcakes!

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped strawberries (divided)
2 tsps water
3/4 cup flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/4 cup marg or butter
1/3 cup and 2 tsps sugar
2 egg whites (at room temperature)
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsps milk (at room temperature)
red food colouring (optional)

Icing:

2 tbsps marg or butter
1/2 - 3/4 cup icing sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
red food colouring (optional)

Combine 1/3 cup chopped strawberries, water and 2 tsps sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool about 15 minutes.

Sift the flour, cornstarch and baking powder together, then add the salt and set aside.

In a large bowl beat the butter and remaining 1/3 cup sugar together 2-3 minutes. Next beat in the egg whites one at a time and finally the vanilla.

Add the flour and milk in two additions each alternating between additions.

Stir in the remaining strawberries along with the cooked ones. And a drop or 2 of colouring if you choose.



Fill lined cups to 2/3 full and bake at 350F for 19-20 minutes.


Once cooled cream the icing ingredients together and spread (or pipe if you're fancy!) over the cupcakes.


Top with a fresh berry and serve.


Makes 9 medium sized cupcakes

If you don't want to ice the cupcakes, how about a nice sauce?
https://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.com/2018/09/strawberry-rhubarb-sauce-for-cupcakes.html

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