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Cupcake for 2
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Vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting
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Vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting
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INGREDIENTS:
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For the cupcake:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/8 tsp salt
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp + a drop of pure vanilla extract
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4 tbsp unsalted butter melted (slightly cooled)
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1/4 cup milk
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For the Frosting:
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3 1/2 tbsp butter
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4tbsp cream cheese (room temperature)
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2tsp Strawberry extract
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1tsp (or more) cinnamon powder
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A pinch of salt
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2/3 cup powdered sugar + additional 1/3 (ONLY if you want stiffer frosting)
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INSTRUCTIONS:
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For the cupcakes:
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1. Preheat the over to 350 degrees F.
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2. Beat together the egg and sugar until well combined using a whisk.
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3. Then add the vanilla extract and melted butter and mix it in for another 30 seconds or until well combined.
4. In a small bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. ​
5. Mix half the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. (Be sure to not over-mix)
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6. Add in the milk and then the remaining dry ingredients. (Be sure to not over-mix)
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7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. This should make around 4-5 servings!
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For the Frosting:
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1. Mix the butter and cream cheese until well combined.
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2. Add in the remaining ingredients and keep mixing until smooth and well combined then put it in a zip-lock bag (yes this can be used as a piping bag!) or a piping bag and frost your cupcakes!
3. Top with anything you like - sprinkles, chocolate, fruits, crumble, cereal and more!
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4. Enjoy your cupcakes before the heat melts your frosting!
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Kitchen Tips:
Tip 1
Do not over mix. This will create a dense muffin.
Tip 2
Use a glass/cup to support your ziplock bag when filling the frosting into one corner of the ziplock bag.
Recipe for
TWO
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