Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Strawberry Cupcakes, perfect for any occasion. These soft, fluffy cupcakes are enriched with fresh strawberry flavor and filled with a luscious strawberry jam center. Topped with a creamy strawberry cream cheese frosting, these treats are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, picnic, or a casual afternoon snack, these cupcakes will surely impress your friends and family. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe is suitable for both novice bakers and seasoned pros looking for a sweet treat that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz fresh strawberries
- 6 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cup cake flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 15 minutes.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg whites and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter; add strawberry mixture in the center.
- Bake for about 17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg