Strawberry cupcakes
Makes 12
For the sponge
150g unsalted butter, softened
150g caster sugar
3 free-range eggs
150g self-raising flour
2tsp vanilla extract or paste
½tsp fine sea salt
½tsp baking powder
12 small strawberries, hulled
For the frosting
250g unsalted butter, softened
500g sifted icing sugar
2tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Strong food colouring gel in red, green and yellow
1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/Gas Mark 3.
Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla paste until pale, fluffy and creamy. Add the
