Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Delight!
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Delicious strawberry cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry buttercream frosting.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the pureed strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Mix in the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg