Hi, my name is Kate.
I was born in London, I have long brown hair, and I have a younger sister.
Sadly, no prince charming… yet.
Despite the similarities between Kate Middleton and myself, I must confess I’ve not been keeping up with the royal wedding at all. In fact, I didn’t even realize it was so soon until yesterday, when #royalwedding tweets bombarded me on Twitter.
Always up for a “theme cooking” challenge, I scrambled to create a recipe for the occasion:
Strawberries-n-cream cupcake, with Healthy Whipped Cream.
Or, rather, it would have been healthy cream if there’d been more time! With less than 24 hours to think up a recipe, make it, photograph it, and then blog about it, I had to take a few shortcuts (hence the soyatoo in the photo). Please don’t tell the queen! 
Having not lived in England since I was a baby, I was pretty clueless about British desserts (aside from a reference to Banoffi pie in one of my favorite movies, Love, Actually). I often think of berries and cream in association with my birthplace; normally with scones. However, time did not permit me to create a healthy scone recipe, since I’ve had no prior scone-making practice. Therefore, I turned to a recipe with which I do have previous experience—the single-lady cupcake!
Of course, married maidens (like Kate Middleton, as of today!) will need to double the recipe. Perhaps this single-lady cupcake is not truly traditional. But it is truly delicious.
For a more-traditional treat, do top with the above-linked healthy cream. Alternatively, this cupcake is sweet enough and flavorful enough that you can easily opt to eat it completely naked. (Interpret that statement however you wish.)
Strawberries-n-Cream Cupcake
(Makes one cupcake, Single-Lady style!)
- 3 tbsp flour (I used white-whole-wheat. You can use all-purpose, Bob’s gf, or even ww pastry)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- heaping 1/16 tsp salt
- 1 or 2 tbsp chopped strawberries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (You can sub a different oil; however the coconut oil gives it a rich flavor and fun texture. You can use applesauce for a fat-free version.)
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp milk of choice (Use less if using liquid sweetener.)
- 1 tbsp sugar or 1 packet stevia (I omitted, but most people will want some sweetener)
Preheat oven to 330 degrees. Mix dry, then add wet. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix), and bake for 17 minutes or so. (Baking time will vary, depending on the flour and oil/applesauce you use.) Or, you can cook it in the microwave, in a mug or small dish.
See original single-lady post for Nutritional Information.
Did you watch the Royal Wedding?
Have you been following the coverage at all?
I didn’t watch this morning, but I most definitely will be interested to see the photos (the gown! the cake!) in People magazine. I wish them well and really hope it lasts; they seem to have a strong bond, not rushing into anything. And I admire her courage. As handsome as Prince William is (and as nice as he seems), I don’t think I could handle all the media scrutiny that comes with being a princess!
P.S. I have another royal cupcake: Click to see!
Michelle says
Great looking recipe! How long do we microwave the dessert for?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
It depends largely on the wattage of your microwave, so you’ll have to experiment.
Krysti says
What are the measurement conversions for a full batch of cupcakes like this? (enough to fill a 6 muffin pan)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, I haven’t tried it so I can’t really say.
Kristin says
I wanted to make this using the microwave, how long should i cook it for in there? I’m so excited to try this recipe, your desserts are the best!!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
It largely depends on the wattage of your microwave, so you’ll have to experiment.
Whitni Vasquez says
Do you have the measurements to make a dozen of these? Math is not my forte, and I would really mess up your pretty recipe!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Sorry, not at the moment but it’s on my to-do list. The only similar thing I have posted at the moment is the Berry Stuffed Breakfast Cupcakes.
Sandy says
Just delicious Katie! Thanks so much. I used the microwave and it took approximately 45 seconds for perfection! Your “Single Serve Recipes” are a god-send. Im not a single lady, Im married with a bub and one on the way, and for the past week have been making your “one minute chocolate single serve cake”, every night for dessert (hubby doesn’t do desserts). I guess next weeks desserts are sorted now! Thanks for sharing your passion and talent with us!
Kaley says
Most her recipes include Vanilla Extract, which i don’t have. How important is this ingredient?
CHRISTINA says
I saw this recipes and sounds good – I need to make like 40 of these ?? How do I measure everything out ? please advice
Maria says
I just made your strawberry shortcake for one to see if that should be the treat I make for everyone on Valentine’s day and I loved it! I can’t wait to share a tasty and non-guilty sweet treat for those extra special and deserving people who surround me. This is a great treat for anyone and on any occasion!
Thank you very much for your expertise on making a just right mini-explosion bite of goodness!
Wendy says
Yes, please! The only thing I miss after gf.
Courtney says
So I’m terrible with measurements and I’ve made this cupcake before an loved it but I want to make about 12 for a school group so what would the recipe measurements look like for that?
Chocolate Covered Katie says
Sorry, I’ve never done it.
J says
Hey Courtney,
I was trying to figure out the same thing…I found this website – hopefully it’ll help both of us! :o)
http://chefben.tripod.com/recipe_calculator.html
arline says
How many minutes would you put it in the microwave for?
arline says
How long would you put it in the microwave for?
Bronwyn says
Hi Katie,
I have only just come across your website; I made two of these last night for my boyfriend and I for dessert – and they were incredible!!!! He couldn’t believe how good they were either. I didn’t have any cream for them which was fine, I just put icing sugar over the top. So amazing! The photo is on my instagram page if you want to see, bronwyn_plantfit . Thanks for these amazing recipes! Love from Sydney, Aus
Debi says
I love your mug cakes and single serve recipes. Any chance of ever doing a cookbook just for single servings?