Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cupcakes

I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.

April 1, 2023

This is a fun treat for adults and children alike. The addition of macerated strawberries makes this a decadent and drool-worthy dessert.

SERVES 24

INGREDIENTS

1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 teaspoon orange zest
Juice of ½ orange
¼ cup sugar
1 recipe Vanilla Bean Butter Cake batter (see recipe in this chapter)
2 quarts Simple Strawberry Ice Cream (see Chapter 2)
Fresh strawberries for garnish

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl, mix strawberries, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar. Allow to rest 1 hour to meld flavors.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line two 12-cup cupcake tins with paper liners. Pour batter into liners, filling only one-quarter of each cup. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Cool completely.
Place one 3-ounce scoop of ice cream on each cupcake. Cover and freeze until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, top with macerated strawberries and a fresh berry for garnish.

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