What better what to celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend and (unofficially) kick off summer than with a fruity & festive treat? This recipe puts a twist on classic strawberry shortcake -- a childhood/summertime favorite. The fluffy, moist cupcakes are are infused with vanilla extract and vanilla bean (You can leave out the fresh vanilla bean but I highly recommend using it!), filled with sweet, homemade strawberry filling and topped with fresh, homemade strawberry whipped cream.