Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful way to bring summer’s sweetness to your kitchen. These light and fluffy treats are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with creamy frosting, making them perfect for birthdays, picnics, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. Easy to bake and visually stunning, these cupcakes evoke nostalgic memories of family gatherings and sunny days. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious recipe that is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about three minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries using a spatula.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg