Kiwi Vanilla Cupcakes with Kiwi Buttercream Frosting Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• Cupcake base:
• 1-2 whole fresh kiwis (enough to make 1/3 cup of mashed kiwi)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• slightly over 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• Frosting:
• 1 whole fresh kiwi, mashed
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• slightly over 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
• a pinch or two of sea salt