Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Mascarpone Frosting
INGREDIENTS
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1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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¾ teaspoons baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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¼ teaspoon almond extract
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½ cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup water
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2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened at room temperature
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3 cups confectionersâ?? sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
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a pinch of salt
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½ cup strawberry puree (from above)
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