Description
Indulge in these delightful Fluffy Vanilla Cupcakes with a luscious Fresh Strawberry Buttercream frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their light, airy texture and burst of strawberry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream, milk, and dry ingredients. Bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make Strawberry Buttercream: Purée strawberries, simmer in a saucepan. Beat butter, add strawberry reduction, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Frost cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- Prepare strawberry reduction ahead for best results.
- Refrigerate buttercream if too soft before piping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
