Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Strawberry Buttercream Recipe
Strawberry cupcakes with creamy strawberry buttercream are a delightful fruity dessert. Made with fresh strawberries, the moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious strawberry-infused buttercream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or just a sweet indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Milk
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar together, then add eggs and vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18-22 minutes. Let cool.
- For the buttercream, blend butter, powdered sugar, and pureed strawberries until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with strawberry buttercream.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness of the buttercream by adding more or less powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg