Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon almonds or 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup crushed fresh strawberries , mixed with
• 3 teaspoons sugar (or 10 ounces frozen sweet strawberries)

Directions:

1. 1
   Mix together flour, baking soda, and sugar in a bowl.
2. 2
   In another bowl, beat together eggs, flavoring and oil until well blended.
3. 3
   Add strawberries, and beat at slow speed of mixer until berries are partially broken.
4. 4
   Beat in flour mixture SLOWLY until smooth, but pieces of berries are still visible.
5. 5
   Pour batter into greased or paper-cup lined muffin tins, filling to half.
6. 6
   Bake in 350` oven for 30 minutes, or until they test done.

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