Recipe: Scottie’s Strawberry Cupcakes

Lucy Greer with Greer’s Markets shares a sweet recipe in honor of co-host Chelsey’s new baby girl, Scottie!

INGREDIENTS:

15.5 oz box white cake mix
1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 egg whites
Strawberry Frosting
2 sticks butter, softened
5 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup strawberries, chopped
2 pinches salt

STEPS:

Cupcakes:

Whisk egg whites, orange juice, water, oil and vanilla together in a bowl. Whisk in cake mix. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until lumps are gone. Pour batter into muffin pan lined with cupcake liners. Will make 12 large cupcakes or 18 standard cupcakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.

Strawberry Frosting:

Purée chopped strawberries in a blender. Pour puréed strawberries into a small saucepan. Cook over medium low heat for 10-15 minutes until reduced. Stir often. Reduction should yield 3 tablespoons. Cool.

Beat softened butter in a bowl with a hand mixer. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and salt. Beat for 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed until fluffy. Beat in cooled strawberry reduction.

Ice cooled cupcakes with strawberry frosting.

ABOUT GREER’S:

Greer’s Markets and Catering (multiple locations)
www.greers.com
Catering inquiries: 251.380.7781
Email: catering@greers.com
*Greer’s now offers online ordering with free store pickup at several of its markets!
*Greer’s also offers grocery delivery online through Instacart!

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