Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Frosting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat

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   5 cups of unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

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   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.

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   Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

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   Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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    For the frosting, beat

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    5 cups of unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

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    Add the pureed strawberries to the frosting and beat until well combined and fluffy.

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    Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the strawberry frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

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    Enjoy your Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting!