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Strawberry Cupcakes

Delicious Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting

These delightful strawberry cupcakes are a perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, featuring a luscious strawberry frosting that elevates every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberries
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cupcake liners
  • Oven

Method
 

Baking Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
  8. Distribute the batter evenly into cupcake liners.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Making Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar.
  2. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 140mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Substitute almond extract for vanilla for added flavor or mix in chocolate chips for a fun twist.

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