Ingredients

  • Strawberry Thyme Cupcakes
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 3/4 cup strawberries, chopped
  • Balsamic Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar

Method

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F or 190 degrees C.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside
  • Whisk together olive oil and sugar till well mixed.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Then, add the sifted flour mixture and milk alternatingly in 5 parts, beginning and ending with flour (flour, milk, flour, milk, flour).
  • Fold in chopped thyme and strawberries.
  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 17 to 20 minutes, until a skewer poked in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  • Cream together the cream cheese and butter till completely incorporated.
  • Whisk in the balsamic vinegar till well incorporated. Whisk in confectioner's sugar.
  • Frost cupcakes as desired.