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1/15/2013

 
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You know something? I don't like strawberry pastries, cake, sweets, or ice cream. There. I said it. Love strawberries, just not the dessert varieties. Usually. That is, until, I made strawberry frosting from scratch. Now I get it. These yummy yellow cupcakes go great with this strawberry frosting. It's creamy and delicious, and not overpowering at all. Such a perfect little sweetheart treat!
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup whole frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, firm and slightly cold
  • Pinch of coarse salt
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract



Directions:

In a food processor; puree thawed strawberries, set aside. In a mixer, using a paddle attachment, beat together butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed and slowly add confectioners' sugar; beat until well combined.Add vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of strawberry puree. (You can use the remaining puree later.) Mix until just blended. Don't over mix. Consistency should be dense and creamy, almost like ice cream, not airy.


** This recipe makes enough frosting for a dozen cupcakes.
Emily Blair Charnelle
1/17/2013 04:30:45 am

I'm with you. Everyone thinks I'm nuts (for many reasons but I digress). I love strawberries but hate strawberry flavorings. Worst offender is strawberry ice-cream. Ick. These little cupcakes look amazing!

Andrea G.
1/25/2013 05:27:14 am

Yum Yum Yum! I LOVE strawberry flavorings. Come to the dark side Elle!


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