Strawberry Basil Cupcakes
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Basil Cupcakes! With a unique blend of fresh strawberries and aromatic basil, these cupcakes are a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup salted butter, softened 杻
1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 籠
1/4 teaspoon salt 蓼
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs 讀
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, cut into tiny chunks
1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
For the frosting:
1 cup salted butter, softened 杻
3 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream 拏
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, pureed
Instructions:
1 Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. Line a cupcake baking sheet with paper liners or grease the pan with baking spray.
2 Cut one cups worth of strawberries into small chunks approximately 10 strawberries and finely chop fresh basil leaves.
3 In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4 In another large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until thoroughly combined.
5 Gradually add the flour mixture into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
6 Gently fold the chopped strawberries and basil into the batter.
7 Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
8 Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes. Check for doneness using a toothpick or knife.
9 Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool on a wire cooling rack.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners sugar until well combined.
11 Gradually add heavy cream until the frosting is smooth.
12 In a blender or food processor, puree freeze-dried strawberries until it reaches a powder-like consistency. Mix the pureed strawberries into the frosting until fully combined.
13 Frost the cupcakes as desired. Optionally, garnish with a slice of strawberry and/or a basil leaf.
Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Basil Cupcakes!
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