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!
i must say, your photography is improving post by post katie! you used to comment about how ”amature” your photography was, but now seriously? it looks professional. wanna share some tips?? what’d ya do? (and where did the fake flowers go? :P)
lovely cupcakes!
Awwwwww thank u! But in truth I still really am NOT a good photographer :(. I’ve heard that a good photo is one where you hardly have to edit it at all… that is not the case with any of the photos I take. They need a lot of editing to look pretty! I’m just starting to learn more about my camera, and I finally took the plunge to not shoot on automatic all the time anymore! That was scary lol!
So in summary, I can’t really offer any photography tips because I really am still learning! Now if you want photoshop tips… 😉
Oh, and LOL about the fake flowers! I still have a vase of different-colored ones. I should remember to use them again, huh? 🙂
When your camera isn’t on automatic, what do have to set manually?
Sorry, I’m not sure what you’re asking… can you ask it in a different way?
You wrote, “I finally took the plunge to not shoot on automatic all the time.”
What is the difference about whether the camera is on automatic?
You have more control of your settings on manual.
yuuum! That cupcake looks deeelicious! 😀
I haven’t followed the royal wedding at all…..but I did catch the end of it this morning! Her dress was gorgeous!!!!!
I haven’t been following the wedding at all, but I heard it was gorgeous!
On a different note, this cupcake looks amazing!
I was also going to ask you. Remember that controversial post you were going to post forever ago? Did you post it and I just missed it, or did you decide against posting it?
No, I haven’t posted it yet :-?. I just haven’t been able to find the right way to word it without sounding offensive and… well, just having it come across in a way I don’t intend, if that makes any sense.
And honestly I haven’t really had much time to look at what I wrote and even try to change my wording, due to school obligations. I still do hope to post it someday… I worked really hard to write it!
I say just post it. People who follow you and have read your blog know that you would never mean to offend anyone, and so I think that won’t be a problem. Nobody will put you down for putting your honest opinion out there. Some people might disagree, but there is nothing wrong with that. You worked hard on it, and I am dying to read it, so I say post it and if worse comes to worse (which come on, have you seen how much your readers love you? that won’t happen) you can simple take it down or lock the comments.
This is random, but could you come up with healthy cinnamon rolls? 🙂 I’m trying to myself, but I’m not sure where to start!
It’s definitely on my to-do list! I have never seen a recipe that doesn’t have *some* all-purpose flour in it, and I’d love to make one… maybe after I tackle doughnuts? 🙂
That sounds fantastic! I can’t wait! Thank you for replying to my post 🙂
Apparently, I missed the wedding. I thought it was tonight, but a co-worker just told me it was on at, like, 4 a.m. here. What?! Crazy. But the cupcake looks delightful!
I catched a few clips on my way out the door – but haven’t really been following the coverage. From what I saw – Kate looked stunning!
It’s so cute–it looks like one of those hats everyone was wearing.
I definitely woke up super early, and enjoyed tea (and champagne and orange juice) with my Mum while we wore hats. It was definitely a gorgeous ceremony. Who doesn’t love a wedding!
YAY I love Single Lady Recipes!! 😀 Haha, Katie, you are too cute. 🙂
Hi Katie! Perfect timing on your recipe – I just bought strawberries last night! This will be a perfect single-lady sunday-afternoon treat for me this weekend. Am looking forward to it!
Also, since this is my first time posting, I wanted to say thanks so much for all the amazing recipes you’ve put up here. I stumbled upon your blog the other day when searching for “dairy-free blogs” (I’m allergic!) and have already tried four of them! I’m not vegan but I really love vegan food – especially desserts – and your site has been so good to me. You’re absolutely amazing and I can’t thank you enough for letting us all into your life and for posting so often!
… and I think banoffee pie should be your next experiment – I’d give my right arm to see a good vegan version!!
Awww thanks, Stephanie! I’m so glad you found my blog! And I actually think most people who read my blog aren’t even vegetarians, so you’re probably in the majority there :).
“interpret that statement the way you wish” — that is hilarious.
I watched some of the procession after the ceremony — I didn’t get up early enough to watch the actual wedding. Kate looked beautiful!