Author Notes
Soft and fluffy cupcakes made with olive oil are packed with chopped strawberries and fragrant thyme. And what better to go with olive oil and strawberry than balsamic vinegar? The cream cheese frosting has balsamic vinegar whipped in for a refreshing tang that complements the sweet strawberries and aromatic olive oil perfectly. —littleaccidentsinthekitchen
Ingredients
- Strawberry Thyme Cupcakes
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2 cups
all purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons
baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon
salt
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2/3 cup
olive oil
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3/4 cup
granulated sugar
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3
eggs
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1/2 cup
milk
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2 tablespoons
fresh thyme, chopped
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3/4 cup
strawberries, chopped
- Balsamic Cream Cheese Frosting
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8 ounces
cream cheese, softened
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4 ounces
unsalted butter, softened
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3 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
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1/2 cup
confectioner's sugar
Directions
- Strawberry Thyme Cupcakes
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F or 190 degrees C.
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Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
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Whisk together olive oil and sugar till well mixed.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Then, add the sifted flour mixture and milk alternatingly in 5 parts, beginning and ending with flour (flour, milk, flour, milk, flour).
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Fold in chopped thyme and strawberries.
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Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until a skewer poked in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Balsamic Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cream together the cream cheese and butter till completely incorporated.
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Whisk in the balsamic vinegar till well incorporated. Whisk in confectioner's sugar.
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Frost cupcakes as desired.
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