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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe


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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting – Sift powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, beat butter, cream cheese, add sugar, strawberries, vanilla, mix until creamy.
  3. 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