Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling and Milk Chocolate Glaze

[ This is Cupcake #29 from Ming Makes Cupcakes ]

*Note: I am only posting this cupcake because I liked the glaze... and it's just store bought. Damn.

CUPCAKES
1 1/2 cup cake flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 stick room temperature butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

1. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Beat in butter gradually.
3. Beat in sugar and mix thoroughly.
4. Beat in eggs, then vanilla and milk.
5. Fill cupcake liners 1/3 full.
6. Place a spoonful of preserves in the center.
7. Cover with batter.
8. Bake at 400F for 20 minutes, or until toothpick comes out almost clean.

FROSTING

1/2 stick butter

3 heaping Tbsp cocoa

1/2 lb confectioner's sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup milk

1. Melt butter.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together cocoa and sugar.
3. Add melted butter, vanilla, and milk.
4. Beat at a low speed until mixed.
5. Dip cupcakes in glaze and top with chocolates.