Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 2/3 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 + 1/8 cup milk
• 3/4 cup chopped strawberries

Icing

• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 6 tbsp strawberry puree
• 1 tbsp water or milk, if needed

See full instructions on: www.lifeloveandsugar.com

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

Cupcakes

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup sour cream or thick Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• pinch salt, optional and to taste
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots (2 to 3 medium/large carrots, peeled)
• 1/2 cup raisins, optional
• 1/2 cup nuts, optional

Frosting

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese (light is okay), softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• about 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, more or less as desired

See full instructions on: www.averiecooks.com

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French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes

French Vanilla Cappuccino Cupcakes

Ingredients

Cake:

• 1 Box Duncan Hines White Cake Mix
• 3.9 oz. Package Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
• 4 Egg Whites
• ½ cup Sour Cream
• ⅓ cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 tbsp Coffee Extract
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• ¼ tsp Sea Salt

Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter (room temp)
• 4-5 cups Confectioners’ Sugar
• 1 cup French Vanilla Cappuccino Powder
• 2 tsp Coffee Extract
• 4-5 tbsp Heavy Cream
• ⅛ cup Instant Espresso Grounds

See full instructions on: www.livingbettertogether.com

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