These Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes have a vanilla malt base and are topped with strawberry milk whipped cream frosting, sprinkles, and a whopper! Make them for an instant trip down memory lane.
You might also enjoy my Chocolate Milkshake Cupcakes!
So it’s Super Bowl Sunday, and though I live in New England, I honestly don’t give a crap. Seriously, though, if I hear one more thing about deflated balls, I’m going to scream. I swear the next person to post something about it on my news feed is going to be hidden so fast it’s not even funny. Okay, enough with venting my irritation.
It is, however, February 1st, and that is something I am very much excited about because it means it’s time to start sharing ideas for Valentine’s Day! So today I’m dedicating these cupcakes to all the girls who’d rather be reading or binge watching Grey’s than watching the game. And if you ARE a football fan, I still love you 😉
Unfortunately, unlike the last two years, I won’t be doing the 15 Days of Love. It became too stressful and exhausting and really began to take away more than add to the one thing that’s most important in my life, my marriage.
So we’re going to keep it low key this year with a couple of recipes, ideas, and stories. Don’t worry, the Breakfast and Batman/Dinner and The Dark Knight tradition will continue… it might just be one of my favorite traditions we have!
I’m not sure if you guys noticed, but I didn’t post a single cupcake recipe last month! What the hell is wrong with me, I’ve been failing you guys! So I’m kicking off the month of love with these sweet little Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes!
These guys weren’t even on the blog menu until last Monday night. We stopped into the store to grab a few things before hunkering down for Blizzard Juno. I went to grab some candy bars to make cookies with and saw these boxes of Strawberry Milkshake Whoppers! I immediately envisioned these adorable little cupcakes that were all pink and fun with straws. I think that vision really came to life, what do you think?
I decided to do a simple vanilla based cupcake with a little malt powder thrown in for extra milk shakey-ness. Top it off with a strawberry milk whipped cream frosting and a whopper and you’ve got some of the cutest little cupcakes around. Oh, but don’t forget the straw!
These cupcakes don’t have any oil or butter in them, it’s sour cream that keeps them light and moist. They have a light flavor, not too overwhelming, but just enough to make you reminisce about those childhood days with a glass of thick pink strawberry goodness!
Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 Box White Cake Mix
- 4 tbsp Malt Powder
- 4 Egg Whites
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
- ¼ tsp Sea Salt
Frosting:
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix dry
- 3 tbsp Strawberry Milk Powder
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Line cupcake pan with liners.
- Beat all ingredients together until smooth.
- Fill each liner with about 1/4 cup of batter.
- Turn oven down to 350 F.
- Bake cupcakes for 18 – 20 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick to check that they are done, transfer cupcakes to a cooling rack.
Frosting:
- Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer or large bowl and whip until frosting stands stiff, about 2-3 minutes. DO NOT OVER MIX.
- Pipe onto cooled cupcakes, top with sprinkles and enjoy.
- Paper straws are optional but should be cut in half before adding.
Nutrition
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Rebecca Hubbell says
I have not, but generally, cookies take 9 to 12 minutes to bake in mini muffin tins.
Jenni says
Have you ever made them in mini muffin size? Do you know the bake time if you have!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Carol, yes, that’s fine.
Carol says
Rebecca, these are the prettiest cupcakes any time of year. May I share with image and link in my dessert roundup on Wednesday? Pinned. Sound delicious.
Denise says
Thank you so much for responding so quickly! Can’t wait to try these out! Thanks again!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Denise, you can make them without it, they just won’t quite have that malted milkshake flavor 🙂
Denise says
I am making these cupcakes tomorrow. I could not find malt powder. Can I make these cupcakes with out that ingredient? Will I need to alternate the other ingredients because of this? Thank you!
Rachel says
Ok! Thank-you so much for the reply 🙂
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Rachel, I’ve never made them the day before, but I think they would be okay. If you can’t wait until the day of to frost them, that will give you the best results texture-wise. Definitely put them in the fridge though. Enjoy!
Rachel says
Hi Rebecca,
So excited to try your recipe! I was just wondering if I could make and frost these the day before and leave them in the fridge overnight?
Thank-you so much for your help!
Rebecca Hubbell says
You are very welcome!
Beth says
Thank you so very much 🙂
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Beth, you can make the frosting with just the vanilla pudding mix, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, the powdered milk mixture isn’t necessary, but you could add a teaspoon of malted milk powder if you want.
Beth says
Hi,
This recipe is fantastic. I have a quick question if you might be able to help! I want to make a vanilla version of the frosting and thought it’d be easy enough by buying the vanilla instant pudding mix and some vanilla dry milk powder, however, nesquik discontinued theirs and was wondering if you knew of another product equivalent to theirs? Only things pulling up for me are protein shake mixes. Thanks for your help 🙂
Claire P says
Look at that pretty cute color. They look so delicious and sweet. I am thinking to make these on my friend’s birthday which is in this month.Thank you for the recipe Rebecca!!
I am sure my friend will definitely love it.