Valentine's Day is in less than a week! Eeeek! I'll preface this by saying that although my name is indeed Valentina, my birthday is not on Valentine's day. Sorry to disappoint 😉 To make it up to you, I've made some small batch Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes today! Okay, so technically it's more of a strawberry milk cupcake recipe, but I felt like calling them strawberry milk flavored sounded weird so... milkshake it is. Have to keep up my aesthetic, ya know 😉 These little babies are so simple and fast to whip up, and they taste just like a rich and creamy glass of strawberry milk(shake). They're perfect for your Valentine!
I decided to make these sweet little cupcakes as a small batch recipe because honestly small batches are just my favorite! Having only a few of a dessert works out in my favor both on a diet standpoint {cause there's less dessert to eat} and on a blogger standpoint, because if I make something in a small amount, it gets eaten faster which means I can whip up something new sooner. It's a win-win, basically! I have my classic Small Batch Recipes post with cupcakes, cheesecakes, and Swiss Meringue buttercream, as well as these adorable Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes for two that I whipped up a couple of Valentine's ago. I figured it was high time to add another small batch recipe to my repertoire!
What could be more a more perfect treat than a recipe that makes just 6 strawberry milkshake cupcakes? These babies are packed with tons of creamy strawberry milkshake-y flavor, and the secret ingredient is strawberry milk powder! I didn't use a box-mix of strawberry cake, but I think the milk powder may just have to become my new secret weapon for all things strawberry flavored. It imparts a perfectly sweet berry flavor without the wet spots and soggy texture that can often accompany the use of actual strawberries in recipes. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely looooove fresh fruit in my desserts, but sometimes they're just not what you need for a particular recipe. 🙂
Bake up a batch of these sweet Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes for Valentine's Day and love will be guaranteed to come your way! 😉
{cupcakes adapted from my small batch vanilla cupcakes}
- *for the cupcakes*
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon strawberry milk powder
- pinch of salt
- pink food coloring, optional
- *for the frosting*
- ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon strawberry milk powder
- 1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
- pinch of salt
- Preheat the oven to 350F, and line a muffin pan with 6 cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and sugar for the cupcakes until light and creamy. Beat in the egg, followed by the strawberry milk powder.
- Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and finally stir in the milk. Add 1-2 drops of pink food coloring, if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 6 liners, and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cupcakes are fluffy and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat together the butter and strawberry milk powder in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
- Add in the powdered sugar, a ½ cup at a time, followed by the heavy cream and pinch of salt, until a creamy frosting forms. You can add more or less heavy cream depending on how stiff you want the frosting. Decorate cupcakes as desired and enjoy!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish says
These look so delicious! I can't wait to try them. Thank you for sharing your recipe! Beautiful photos btw!
Elaine
Kari says
These are so cute! I love the little straw sticking out of them!
Kari
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Sarah @ Sarah Cooks the Books says
Oooh, yum! Strawberry cake is my favorite, and I love anything in small batches!
Ali says
Any recipe that combines the words milkshake and culcakes and I'm in! These look awesome!
Natalie @ Obsessive Cooking Disorder says
Even if it's not your birthday, I'm guessing it's still your fav holiday? Haha, my birthday is april fool's day so I have an affinity 😛
These cupcakes are adorable! Those straws from target, maybe?
valentina says
Oh that's hilarious! Valentine's isn't necessarily my favorite but I do love pink and chocolate so maybe that has something to do with it 😉 and good eye, the straws are indeed from Target!
Bia says
Just tried this recipe! they are the most fluffy and soft muffins Ive ever tried. I just love it!!
valentina says
Thank you Bia! I am glad you liked them!
Heather says
Thank you for this recipe - they were so successful with strawberry milkshake powder that I just made them with banana powder too. I never comment on recipes, but this was so amazing I just wanted to say thanks 🙂
valentina says
Thank you so much for your comment, Heather! I am so glad you are a fan of the recipe. I had no idea they made banana powder - what a fun idea!!
Tamara says
Been craving strawberry my entire pregnancy. 32 weeks in and I’m About to try these yummy looking delights. Thank you!!!!
R King says
I want to make more of these should I just double the recipe.
valentina says
Yes, simply double or triple the recipe to make more cupcakes 🙂