Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe: Sweet and Fruity
Classic Strawberry Cupcakes with sweet, fruity flavor.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup fresh strawberries pureed
Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries pureed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tbsp heavy cream
- Optional: Strawberry slices sprinkles
- Suggested Pairings: Berries sparkling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line 12-cup cupcake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter, sugar; add eggs, vanilla, and strawberry puree.
- Mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately.
- Divide batter; bake 18–22 min. Cool completely.
- Beat butter, powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and cream for frosting. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Pipe frosting; garnish with strawberries. Serve on a white ceramic tray.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best flavor.
- Store frosted cupcakes in fridge 3 days; freeze unfrosted 2 months.
- Try gluten-free or vegan variation.
- Pair with rosé wine.