Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting. Each cupcake is a burst of fresh strawberry flavor, combined with a light and fluffy texture that’s perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home. The vibrant pink frosting adds a charming touch, making these cupcakes not only delicious but also visually stunning. Whether you are hosting a birthday party, enjoying an afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these lovely treats will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 2/3 cup cake flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup fresh strawberry puree
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 3/4 cup diced strawberries (about 1/4-inch pieces)
- Diced and whole strawberries for topping (about 1 lb small strawberries)
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp strawberry puree (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (nearly at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup salted butter (nearly at room temperature)
- 2 1/2 – 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 4 drops red food coloring (optional, for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Combine buttermilk, strawberry puree, and vanilla; mix into the batter alternately with dry ingredients.
- Fold in diced strawberries and pour into lined muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
- For the frosting, reduce strawberry puree and mix with butters until fluffy; add powdered sugar to reach desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg