Description
Strawberry cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with light, fluffy vanilla frosting. With their vibrant pink hue and irresistible flavor, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply indulging yourself. Easy to make and customizable with various toppings, they promise to bring joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mash strawberries in a bowl until slightly chunky.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour and baking powder alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fold in mashed strawberries gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool before whipping heavy cream and powdered sugar for frosting.
- Pipe frosting generously onto cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg