Description
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream are a delightful treat that encapsulates the essence of summer in every bite. These fluffy cupcakes are infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a creamy, dreamy strawberry buttercream that will melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings—these cupcakes promise to evoke sweet memories while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Additional strawberries for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting with strawberry buttercream made from powdered sugar, heavy cream, and pureed strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg