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}
strawberry milkshake cupcakes {small batch}
Ingredients
- *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
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon strawberry milk powder
- 1-2 tablespoon heavy cream
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- 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
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
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 🙂
Aleisha says
My 2.5yo absolutely loves these and she doesn't like cupcakes or cake. My 80yo next door neighbour and her family loves them too so I've just made another batch up of 24 this time and 6 mini cupcakes.