Guest Recipe: Sarah's Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

Looking for a fun and creative twist on traditional cupcakes? Look no further than these delicious and unique strawberry milkshake cupcakes! Combining the classic flavours of creamy milkshakes and sweet strawberries, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With a moist and fluffy cake base and a rich, flavorful frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

So why not give this recipe a try and whip up a batch of these delightful treats for your next party or gathering?

• Prep Time: 30 min + 30 min decorating
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 min

Serves: 12 cupcakes

Category: Dessert,Cakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes
• 145g Unsalted Butter or Baking Spread
• 145g Caster Sugar
• 145g Self-Raising Flour
• 3 Large Eggs
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1tsp Vanilla Extract
• 20ml Whole Milk
• 30g Strawberry Milkshake Powder

For the Buttercream

• 375g Icing Sugar
• 200g Unsalted Butter
• 25g Strawberry Milkshake Powder
• 3-4tbsp Whole Milk (optional)

Method

To Make the Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/160 Fan. Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and leave to one side.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the remaining ingredients and whisk until they are all combined.
4. Spoon the mixture into the cupcake liners. I use a small ice cream scoop to do this so I know that they are all even.
5. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. You will know the cupcakes are ready when they are springy to the touch.
6. Leave them to cool for 15-20 minutes before moving them to a wire cooling rack to cool fully.

To Make the Buttercream

1. Once the cupcakes have cooled completely make the buttercream.
2. Beat the butter for 5-10 minutes until it is soft and supple.
3. Add in the icing sugar and strawberry milkshake powder.
4. If the buttercream is too thick add 1 tbsp of whole milk and mix again. Repeat until the buttercream is the desired consistency.
5. Pipe the buttercream onto the top of the cupcakes and decorate with a paper straw and some sprinkles.

 

Sarah is a huge fan of baking and shares delicious and stunning recipes on her baking blog A Spoon Full Of Vanilla.

Sarah wants everyone to share in her love of cakes, pastries and sweet treats, whether you’ve been baking longer than you can remember or tentatively looking for something "easy" to try then you should definitely find something to suit.