Strawberry Basil Cupcakes

Name: Strawberry Basil Cupcakes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced); 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh basil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh basil (finely chopped); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted); 2 large eggs (room temperature ); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (substitute all purpose flour); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature ); 4 ounces mascarpone cheese (room temperature ); 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; pinch kosher salt; fresh strawberries; fresh basil

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:20min

These strawberry basil cupcakes have a light, basil infused cupcake base filled with homemade strawberry basil compote, then topped with lemon mascarpone frosting! They have a light, floral, and fruity flavor for the perfect summery cupcake!

Updated at: Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:15:47 GMT