Description
These Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Strawberry Cream Frosting are light, fluffy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Topped with a smooth and creamy frosting made from fresh strawberries, they’re the perfect treat for birthdays, holidays, or any time you crave something sweet and fruity.
Ingredients
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For the Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped and lightly coated with flour
For the Whipped Strawberry Cream Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries, blended & strained)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
- Make Batter: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped, flour-coated strawberries.
- Bake: Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Add strawberry puree and vanilla. Chill if needed.
- Frost & Decorate: Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results.
- Coat strawberries in flour to prevent sinking during baking.
- Chill frosting for 20 minutes before piping if it’s too soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American