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For the vanilla cupcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup neutral oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the strawberry glaze:
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, oil, and eggs until incorporated. Add milk and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until everything is incorporated and clump-free.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake molds and bake for about 20-25 minutes depending on the range of your oven, or until the cake tester comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
For the strawberry glaze:
- In a bullet blender, blitz about 10 fresh strawberries. You should get about ½ cup of puree.
- In a bowl, sift confectioner's sugar and whisk in melted butter and ¼ cup of strawberry puree.
- Beat until the glaze is smooth. If you find the glaze is still too thick, add more of the strawberry puree to thin it out.
- Dip the cooled cupcakes in the glaze and sprinkle with dried flowers for garnish if desired. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American