Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

and 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

1/2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, melted

egg whites1

1/4 cup

yogurt (Greek or regular yogurt; vanilla or plain)

3/4 cup

milk2

2 tsp

vanilla extract

seeds scraped from 1/2 split vanilla bean (optional)

2 cups

diced strawberries (about 10 medium strawberries finely diced)

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons warm water to rid clumps

and 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream

3 tbsp

granulated sugar

and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

reserved 1/2 cup of strawberry filling