Description
These delightful Strawberry Cupcakes are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Moist and tender, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree or jam
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Mix in the sour cream, milk, chopped strawberries, and strawberry jam until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Bake: Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberry powder in the frosting or fold in more finely chopped strawberries.
- Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
