Description
Delightful strawberry cupcakes with strawberry buttercream bring sweet summer memories to life. Moist cake layers topped with creamy frosting offer pure indulgence that will charm dessert enthusiasts seeking a perfect berry-infused treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cupcake Wet Ingredients and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and lining a cupcake tray with decorative paper liners.
- Create a delicate dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Transform butter and sugar into a luxurious, aerated mixture by vigorously beating them until achieving a pale, fluffy texture. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract.
- Introduce vibrant strawberry puree to the creamy mixture, gently folding to maintain the delicate texture. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient blend, alternating with milk, and mix until ingredients are just harmoniously united.
- Distribute the velvety batter evenly across prepared cupcake liners, ensuring consistent volume. Slide the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for a perfectly golden surface and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- While cupcakes cool, craft a luscious strawberry buttercream by whipping butter until exceptionally creamy. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, creating a smooth foundation. Enhance with strawberry puree and vanilla extract, adjusting consistency with milk if necessary.
- Once cupcakes have completely cooled, artfully adorn each with the strawberry-infused buttercream, creating elegant swirls or peaks that showcase the delightful flavor profile.
Notes
- Enhance strawberry flavor by using fresh, ripe strawberries at peak sweetness for more intense taste and natural color.
- Prevent dry cupcakes by carefully measuring flour and avoiding overmixing, which can develop tough gluten strands.
- Adjust frosting thickness by adding powdered sugar to thicken or milk to thin, ensuring smooth spreadable consistency.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac or wheat-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg