July 13, 2011

Wednesday Wonders

Going along with my Pink post yesterday, I had to share this wonderful cupcake recipe that my sister found on good ol' Martha's website.

 Is there anything that a great cupcake doesn't cure?  Any time I am having a bad day, I treat myself to one (or two)...and it works.  Just an FYI. You're welcome.
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Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcakes (say that 3 times fast)...hello heaven on a plate. YUM!

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup whole fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 large egg whites, room temperature
  • Sprinkles' Strawberry Frosting

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; set aside.
  2. Place strawberries in a small food processor; process until pureed. You should have about 1/3 cup of puree, add a few more strawberries if necessary or save any extra puree for frosting; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, mix together milk, vanilla, and strawberry puree; set aside.
  4. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy. Reduce the mixer speed to medium and slowly add egg and egg whites until just blended.
  5. With the mixer on low, slowly add half the flour mixture; mix until just blended. Add the milk mixture; mix until just blended. Slowly add remaining flour mixture, scraping down sides of the bowl with a spatula, as necessary, until just blended.
  6. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Transfer muffin tin to oven and bake until tops are just dry to the touch, 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer muffin tin to a wire rack and let cupcakes cool completely in tin before icing.


A little fashion to go along with your cupcake?!  Yes please.  Here you go lovelies...Meet my favorites from Anthropologies newest arrivals.  Make it a great day! XoX








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9 comments:

Brooklyn said...

I would love to wear those red pants with that yellow top, a teal nechlace and nude wedges... I will be making these cupcakes today!!! I already have my ingredients ready! MMMMM! Maybge I should bring some by???!!!! PS, thanks for linking me! Love you sister.

Kristen Thornburg said...

I love ALL of them!

Jenna Lee said...

I can't wait to try to the cupcakes, thanks!!

Unknown said...

I am happy just looking at this post. Can't wait to start the new job because I will be surrounded by lovely adornments and beautiful gowns...and there is an Anthro 2 doors down and a cupcake place walking distance :) YUM!!!
-Linh

Alexa said...

Yum. Cupcakes always make my day!
xo
Alexa
www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

Gentri said...

I NEED that first skirt!! And a cupcake!!

Abigail's Place said...

What a gorgeous sweet treat they look delicious!
An love the jeans, great colour.

Abigail x

Stephanie @ henry happened said...

Cupcakes are like the happiest of foods! I attempted to make some with my daughter the other night & couldn't get them out of the pan! Eating them over the stove was pretty sweet tho :)

Gild and Grace said...

Oh I'm a big cupcake baker but haven't tried a sprinkles recipe so will have to test this one out! And a side of Anthropologie - perfect! Abbey x