Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cupcakes
This is a fun treat for adults and children alike. The addition of macerated strawberries makes this a decadent and drool-worthy dessert.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 24
- 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Juice of ½ orange
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 recipe Vanilla Bean Butter Cake batter
- 2 quarts Simple Strawberry Ice Cream
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
In a medium bowl, mix strawberries, orange zest, orange juice, and sugar. Allow to rest 1 hour to meld flavors.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line two 12-cup cupcake tins with paper liners. Pour batter into liners, filling only one-quarter of each cup. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the cakes comes out clean. Cool completely.
Place one 3-ounce scoop of ice cream on each cupcake. Cover and freeze until ready to serve. When ready to serve, top with macerated strawberries and a fresh berry for garnish.
