Cupid Cupcakes (Print)
Delightful cupcakes with vanilla bases, chocolate ganache middles, and strawberry-flavored icing. They're just right for a Valentine's Day gathering.
# Ingredients:
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⅓ cup cooking oil.
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¼ cup yogurt.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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1 egg plus an extra white.
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¾ cup granulated sugar.
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour.
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½ teaspoon table salt.
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1 teaspoon of baking powder.
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½ cup whole milk.
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⅓ cup cream for the center.
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1 cup freeze-dried strawberries.
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12 decorative chocolate hearts.
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½ cup semisweet chocolate chips.
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¼ cup cream for the frosting.
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3½ cups powdered sugar.
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1 cup unsalted butter.
# Steps:
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Set the oven to 350°F. Prep the muffin tray by lining it. Gather the dry mix using a whisk.
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Combine your wet ingredients in a bowl. Gradually add the dry mix and milk alternately. Spoon the batter into the liners until about ⅔ full.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let the pan cool for 10 minutes, then move to a rack.
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Add hot cream over the chocolate. Leave it for a bit, then stir until silky.
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Grind strawberries into powder. Blend them with sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla until it’s soft and airy.
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Carve the center of each treat out, add filling, frost tops, and finish with a chocolate heart.
# Notes:
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Level off flour to measure it right.
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Bring ingredients to room temp first.
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Mix gently. Overdoing it ruins the texture!
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Chill leftovers for up to 5 days.