Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves, warmed
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Red food coloring, optional
• FROSTING:
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Fresh strawberries, optional