Treat family and friends to these beautiful strawberry cupcakes. They’re made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icing
Prep:20 mins
Makes 12
175g self-raising flour115g caster sugar2 eggs100g Greek yogurt115g butter, melted and cooled slightly100g strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
STEP 1Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Mix the flour and sugar together in a large bowl. In a large jug, whisk together the eggs, yogurt and melted butter. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until you have a smooth batter, then fold in the strawberries.STEP 2Fill the prepared cases so they are about three-fourths full. Bake for 25-30 mins, or until golden and a skewer inserted into the middles comes out clean. Leave to cool.STEP 3Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the sugar and butter together until smooth and pale, then add the milk, vanilla and a little pink food colouring and beat until the icing is an even pale pink shade. Spoon the icing into a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle, then pipe in swirls onto the cooled cupcakes. Decorate each with a strawberry half or small strawberry, then serve.
