Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup whole milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
– 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
– ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
– 2 tablespoons heavy cream (for frosting)
– Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Strawberry Cupcakes is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries to the batter.
8. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar. Gradually add heavy cream until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
12. Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the prepared frosting.
13. Garnish: Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry if desired for an extra touch.
These steps will guide you through the process of making these incredible Strawberry Cupcakes effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 2g