Strawberry wafer cupcakes

### Strawberry Wafer Cupcakes

#### Ingredients:

- Cupcakes:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 cup sugar

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 eggs

- 1/2 cup milk

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- Strawberry Frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 2 cups powdered sugar

- 1/4 cup strawberry puree or jam

- Pink food coloring (optional)

- Toppings:

- Strawberry syrup

- Crushed strawberry wafer cookies

- Whole strawberry wafer cookies for garnish

#### Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. Make Cupcakes:

- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

- Mix in vanilla extract.

- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

- Allow to cool completely before frosting.

3. Prepare Frosting:

- Beat butter until creamy.

- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

- Mix in strawberry puree or jam and a few drops of pink food coloring if desired.

4. Assemble Cupcakes:

- Pipe or spread strawberry frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

- Drizzle with strawberry syrup.

- Sprinkle crushed wafer cookies on top.

- Garnish with a whole strawberry wafer cookie.

Enjoy your delicious strawberry wafer cupcakes!