Day #2 Cupcake – 31 Days of Cupcakes Recipe – Yellow Cake with Cream, Meringue, and Strawberries

31 Days of Cupcakes – Day #2 Cupcake

Eton’s Mess Cupcakes are a yellow cake with cream, meringue, and strawberries. If you love something just a little different without breaking the budget, these simple but delicious cupcakes will do the trick.

The have a beautiful display and will quickly be a favorite of strawberry and whipped cream lovers. They are also a great option for kids or adults with chocolate allergies or when you just want something with a fresh fruit flavor.

These are light tasting, easy to make, and won’t make you feel like you’ve overindulged.

Recipe for the Cupcakes and Topping

Cupcakes

1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup milk

a. Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
b. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar on medium until light and fluffy.
c. Reduced speed to low and add vanilla and eggs.
d. Add milk and flour mixture alternately while mixing.
e. Pour into lined cupcake pan.
f. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until tootpick comes out clean.

Topping

4 egg whites
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt

whipped cream
strawberries

a. Beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
b. Gradually add sugar and vanilla and beat until mixture is stiff and glossy.
c. Using a knife or pastry bag make meringue shapes on parchment paper or aluminum foil.
d. Bake at 225 until shapes are crisp and firm.
e. Frost cupcakes with whipped cream and pile with strawberries and meringue.

Day #2 Cupcake – 31 Days of Cupcakes Recipe – Eton’s Mess Cupcakes – Yellow Cake with Cream, Meringue, and Strawberries

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