Description
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Cupcakes that are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Perfectly moist and topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream frosting, these homemade treats are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Make the batter: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding in the chopped strawberries and food coloring.
- Bake the cupcakes: Divide the batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat butter until smooth, add strawberries, then gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with a fresh strawberry slice if desired.
Notes
- For a smoother frosting, blend the strawberries before adding.
- If frosting is too soft, add more powdered sugar or chill briefly before using.
- Best enjoyed the day they’re made; store in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
