Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes, a perfect treat for spring and summer gatherings! These moist and tender cupcakes are infused with juicy strawberry pieces and crowned with a rich strawberry buttercream, making them a visual and flavorful delight. Ideal for birthdays, picnics, or just satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch or two of salt (for frosting)
- Strawberries (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and milk; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled completely, make the strawberry buttercream by mixing soft butter with powdered sugar and adding cooled strawberry puree.
- Frost your cupcakes generously with the strawberry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg