This is in response to my sister-in-law's request for a Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake recipe. I have not made this but this is what I would try first, which I adapted from the Strawberry Shortcake CAKE recipe from the More from Magnolia cookbook.
Take your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe, like Billy's Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes or Magnolia's Vanilla Cupcakes and bake as directed. When completely cooled, remove paper, slice cupcake in half and layer Cream Filling (recipe below) and Berry Filling (recipe below). Put the top on and add another layer of Cream Filling and Berry Filling. A light dusting of powdered sugar would probably look nice on top of the cupcake and on each individual serving plate. WA LAA!
This is something you would want to eat soon after assembling so as not to get soggy, which is why I am not trying it right away. It would be perfect for a brunch, shower or tea party. You could have everything ready - cupcakes sliced, cream and berry filling made - and quickly assemble before serving (using a sifter to dust with powdered sugar).
My main concern would be that the cupcake would fall apart upon slicing in half so you would need to make sure it was thoroughly cooked and cooled. Don't fill the cups too full with batter because then it will be harder to get the cupcake out of the paper in one piece (the 'muffin top' will come off). Both of the above recipes are pretty moist so cook them until the toothpick comes out clean (I do almost clean for frosted cupcakes). The cream and berry filling will keep the cupcake from being dry but don't let it sit too long or it will be soggy!
I'm going to make a Strawberry Cupcake this week (from Martha's cupcake book) which would be another alternative but if you want a cupcake resembling Strawberry Shortcake I think this is your best bet. Fresh vanilla cupcakes. Fresh cream filling. Fresh strawberries with sugar. You can't go wrong!! Done right it will melt in everyone's mouth and surely melt their heart.
Try the Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake and let us know how it turns out! Take a picture!!
Cream Filling
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Berry Filling
2 pints (4 cups) ripe strawberries sliced in half
2 tablespoons sugar
This would be good to try while strawberries are still in season. Maybe next weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I look forward to trying it. I made your Billy vanilla cupcakes with the simple buttercream frosting this past weekend for a cookout. They were a hit. I topped each one with a couple thin slices of strawberries and sprinkled with sugar. I was going to try this with a strawberry filling and cream cheese frosting but started feeling sick so I went the quicker and easier route. No pics:( Thanks for the recipes, I am really enjoying your new blog.
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