Berry-Topped White Cupcakes |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 22 |
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Guests just love these yummy white cupcakes that are topped with a cream cheese frosting. The strawberry-blueberry garnish makes them the perfect treat for a patriotic-themed party on Memorial Day or Fourth of July. Ingredients:
5 egg whites |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 cup sugar, divided |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2-1/4 cups cake flour |
2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 cup milk |
icing: |
4 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
assorted berries |
Directions:
1. Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another bowl, cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.
2. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, about 2 tablespoons at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter; fold in remaining whites.
3. With a spoon, gently fill foil- or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For icing, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Frost cupcakes. Top with berries. Yield: 22 cupcakes.
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