INGREDIENTS
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**Strawberry Cupcakes**
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2 1/4 cup flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1 tsp baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/3 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tea vanilla extract
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1/2 vanilla bean (optional)
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4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
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1 cup pureed strawberries
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1/2 teaspoon orange zest
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1/4 tea rose water (optional)
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**Brown Sugar Buttercream**
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4 large egg whites
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1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract