Our garden needs to be planted, my flower beds need mulched, the lawn needs a manicure, and there is still a lot of work to do on the Pink Paradise, but because we had cooler than normal temperatures this weekend, none of that has been done. Instead, I opted to stay warm and exert my creativity in the kitchen. If you like combination of vanilla and strawberries than I predict you will like this recipe.
Double Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Topping
3 eggs
1/2 c. olive oil
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 package of vanilla pudding
3/4 c. sour milk
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Line 18 cupcake cups with cupcake tin paper liners.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large bowl, add eggs, oil, and sugar; mix thoroughly with electric mixer. Mix in baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vanilla pudding. Sift in flour, add sour milk, and vanilla. Beat until batter is smooth and creamy.
Ladle cupcake batter into prepared cupcake tins (about 2/3 full) and tap pans on counter to settle batter (you’ll see in the picture below I didn’t do this and it resulted in air pockets). Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until toothpick comes clean when inserted into the center of cupcakes. Cool in tins before moving to cooling racks.
Strawberry Cream Topping
1 1/2 c. heavy cream
4 tbsp. strawberry gelatin (powder)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
In a large chilled bowl, add ingredients and beat with electric mixer until cream thickens into whipped cream. Place whipped cream in pastry bag and top each cupcake.
These cupcakes are moist and sweet. Their flavor reminds me of a homemade sugar cookie recipe I make, and the light creamy strawberry topping compliments them perfectly.
How was the weather this weekend in your neck of the woods?
Other strawberry related recipes:
Old-Fashioned Custard Pie with Strawberry Sauce
Glazed Strawberry Crumb Muffins
French Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Crème Frosting
THE JOY OF CAKING 
These look yummy! You were my “before” at the Pinterest party!
Thanks Amy! I have to go pin my after right now! Thanks for reminding me:)
Thanks Amy! I pinned your mud room re-do!
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What a perfect idea to add the vanilla pudding to your cupcakes, they must be really super moist:-) They look so delicious! Hugs, Terra
Wow, love these… can’t wait to try them
It’s been cooler and a bit drizzly here, too, Eileen! I have some black raspberry bushes that are waiting to be planted! But baking was a good idea….a great way to keep warm….and these beautiful cupcakes are the result! You know….I love vanilla sometimes more than chocolate. Nothing beats it’s pure sweet flavor…except when it’s topped with pretty strawberry cream! Hope you had a GREAT weekend! : )
I love that strawberry cream! I’m going to have to try that for the grandbabies. They will LOVE it!
My family gets so excited when I make cupcakes…and these would be no exception! I love the easy way to make a strawberry topping….such a pretty finishing touch 🙂
Thanks Liz. Cupcakes warm the heart 🙂
Vanilla and strawberry cupcakes sound delightful. I agree that this week was a great one to keep warm inside and bake. Take care!
Sounds like the warm weather will be returning – enjoy!
Yes please! Good idea to use the pudding mix in the cupcakes and topping. I’ve used in frosting before, prepared and just the powder. Love it both ways.
You can’t go wrong using pudding in a cake mix can you 🙂
Flashy color but the cakes look delicious.
Between the farm fresh eggs and the vanilla pudding mix I used the cupcakes looked more yellowish than most vanilla cupcakes do. But they are delish 🙂
What a lovely bake you have there! It’s so amazing!
Thank you!