Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes with Strawberry Kiwi Creamy Frosting
Fresh strawberries and kiwis are combined in these delicious Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes, topped with more fresh fruit in the Strawberry Kiwi Creamy Frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vanilla almond milk, coconut milk or regular milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
Creamy Strawberry Kiwi Frosting
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 strawberries, diced
- 1 kiwi, peeled and diced
Instructions
- Peel the kiwi using a vegetable peeler.
- Slice the kiwis and strawberries.
- Place the fruit in a blender or food processor.
- Blend into a puree consistency and set aside.
- Mix the flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Add the oil, almond milk, vanilla and fruit puree.
- Blend well then add the flour mixture.
- Combine all of the ingredients until a dark pink batter forms.
- Pour the batter into pre-lined muffin pans.
- Bake the cupcakes at 350°F for 22-25 minutes.
Creamy Strawberry Kiwi Frosting
- Peel and dice the strawberries and kiwi.
- Combine all ingredients with an electric hand mixer.
- Place the frosting onto the cupcakes with a cake decorator or spread on top with a knife.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 281kcal (14%)Carbohydrates 30g (10%)Protein 2g (4%)Fat 17g (26%)Saturated Fat 10g (50%)Cholesterol 54mg (18%)Sodium 218mg (9%)Potassium 111mg (3%)Sugar 21g (23%)Vitamin A 520mg (10%)Vitamin C 18.8mg (23%)Calcium 42mg (4%)Iron 0.8mg (4%)
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