Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes Recipe
These Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes are a delightful twist on classic cupcakes, visually inspired by a frothy strawberry milkshake. Featuring a moist strawberry cake base baked in charming pink liners, topped with tall swirls of whipped vanilla frosting, maraschino cherries, mini pink paper straws, and sprinkled with heart-shaped decorations, these cupcakes are perfect for parties or special occasions where a fun and festive dessert is desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cake Base
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box such as eggs, oil, and water)
- Pink cupcake liners
Frosting & Decoration
- Whipped vanilla frosting, enough to pipe tall swirls
- Maraschino cherries, 1 per cupcake
- Mini pink paper straws, cut into small pieces for garnish
- Heart-shaped sprinkles, a few per cupcake
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: Follow the instructions on the strawberry cake mix box to prepare the batter, mixing the cake mix with the required eggs, oil, and water until smooth.
- Line the Cupcake Tin: Place pink cupcake liners into your muffin pan to add a festive touch and prevent sticking.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Pour the strawberry cake batter evenly into the lined cupcake cups. Bake according to cake mix package instructions, usually 18-22 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before frosting. This prevents the frosting from melting.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a large star tip, pipe tall swirls of whipped vanilla frosting on top of each cupcake to mimic the look of a milkshake topped with whipped cream.
- Add Cherry and Straw: Place one maraschino cherry atop each frosted cupcake and add a small piece of mini pink paper straw inserted into the frosting for an authentic milkshake appearance.
- Finish with Sprinkles: Sprinkle a few heart-shaped sprinkles around the base of the frosting on each cupcake for a charming and festive decoration.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the whipped frosting.
- Use whipped vanilla frosting for a light, airy texture; you can substitute with buttercream if preferred but the texture and appearance will vary.
- Mini pink paper straws can be substituted with small candy cane sticks or colorful cocktail sticks for a similar effect.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container if not served immediately, preferably refrigerated due to the whipped frosting and cherry topping.
- For a stronger milkshake flavor, you can add a drop of strawberry extract to the frosting.
Keywords: Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes, Strawberry Cupcakes, Whipped Cream Frosting, Festive Cupcakes, Party Dessert, Pink Cupcakes
