Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup whole organic strawberries, fresh or thawed from frozen.
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached organic white flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup organic milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 stick organic unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 cup organic white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 large egg whites at room temperature

To Make the Cupcakes:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 F and line your pan with cupcake liners.
2. Cut up the strawberries into half or quarters and puree. Measure out 1/3 cup and set aside any left over puree for frosting. In a small bowl or cup mix the 1/3 cup puree with the organic milk and vanilla.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set that aside.
4. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Slowly add in the organic sugar and beat until it is a pale yellow color and fluffy.
5. Mix in the egg until it is just barely incorporated. Add in the egg whites 1 at a time until just incorporated.
6. Beat in the flour mix very slowly, making sure not to over mix or let the flour poof up. Add in 2-3 parts if its easier that way. Be sure to scrape down the sides if you need to.
7. Spoon the batter evenly to make 12 cupcakes.
8. Bake 20 – 25 minutes, when a toothpick is inserted it will come out clean. Try and wait for these to cool before you frost them!