Vanilla Strawberry Cream Cupcakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes with whipped cream and juicy strawberries make a perfect dessert for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vanilla Cupcakes

01 - 160 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 113 g unsalted butter, softened
05 - 150 g granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 120 ml whole milk

→ Cream Topping

09 - 240 ml heavy whipping cream, chilled
10 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish

12 - 12 fresh strawberries, hulled

# Steps To Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Add dry ingredients in three portions, alternating with milk, starting and finishing with dry mixture. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Divide batter evenly among lined muffin cups. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre emerges clean.
07 - Remove cupcakes from oven and cool in pan briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
09 - Pipe or spoon whipped cream over each cooled cupcake. Top each with a hulled strawberry for garnish.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before topping with whipped cream to prevent melting.
02 - For best results, keep strawberries refrigerated until just before serving to maintain freshness.