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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Delight!

Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

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Delicious strawberry cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry buttercream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the pureed strawberries.
  8. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  11. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
  12. Mix in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract until well combined.
  13. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream.

Notes

  • For a stronger strawberry flavor, add more pureed strawberries to the frosting.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months; frost after thawing.

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