"The BEST Strawberry Cupcakes! No boxed mix, no artificial colors or flavors! Moist, flavorful and delicious with a creamy strawberry frosting!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs
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1 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
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1/4 cup Challenge unsalted butter (melted)
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1/4 cup oil (vegetable, canola or extra light olive oil)
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1/2 cup sour cream (full fat or light, but avoid fat free)
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3 tablespoons freeze dried strawberries powder (see notes)
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1/4 cup milk (whole or low fat, but avoid fat free)
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1/4 cup strawberries (fresh ripe, finely diced )
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1/2 cup 1 stick Challenge unsalted butter
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4 oz 1/2 block Challenge cream cheese
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2 tablespoons freeze dried strawberry powder
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4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 teaspoon salt (only if using unsalted butter)
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1/4 cup strawberries (very finely chopped fresh, ripe)