Description
These fresh strawberry cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Moist and fluffy cupcakes infused with strawberry goodness, topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry pieces – a burst of fruity flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Strawberry Cupcakes
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
 - 3/4 cups Cake flour
 - 1 tsp Baking powder
 - 1/2 tsp Baking soda
 - 1/2 tsp Salt
 - 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
 - 2 TBSP Oil (canola or vegetable)
 - 1 cup White granulated sugar
 - 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
 - 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
 - 1 oz Freeze dried strawberries
 - 1 cup Lightly pureed strawberries
 - 1 tsp White granulated sugar
 - 3/4 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
 
Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
 - 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
 - 3 cups Powdered sugar
 - 1/4 cup Ground freeze dried strawberries (ground the strawberries then measure)
 - 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
 
Strawberry Topping
- 6 Strawberries (cut into small pieces)
 - 1 tsp White granulated sugar
 
Instructions
- Strawberry Cupcakes – Using a food processor, lightly puree medium strawberries, sprinkle with sugar, blend freeze-dried strawberries, set aside. Preheat oven, sift dry ingredients, beat butter, oil, sugar, add eggs, vanilla, strawberries, mix. Add dry ingredients and buttermilk, scoop batter into tin, bake, cool.
 - Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting – Sift powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, beat butter, cream cheese, add sugar, strawberries, vanilla, mix until creamy.
 - Strawberry Topping – Chop strawberries, add sugar, frost cupcakes and top with strawberry topping.
 
Notes
- Make sure flour is spooned and leveled or use a kitchen scale to avoid dry cupcakes.
 - For high altitude baking, add 2 tablespoons of flour.
 - Pull all dairy ingredients out 2 hours before baking for better rise.
 
- Prep Time: 1 hour
 - Cook Time: 16 minutes
 - Category: Dessert
 - Method: Baking
 - Cuisine: American
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
 - Calories: 321 kcal
 - Sugar: 14g
 - Sodium: 171mg
 - Fat: 22g
 - Saturated Fat: 13g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 7g
 - Trans Fat: 1g
 - Carbohydrates: 49g
 - Fiber: 1g
 - Protein: 3g
 - Cholesterol: 54mg