Pumpkin2022
Novice Foodie
Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, birthdays, or just as a special dessert, these cupcakes combine the natural sweetness of strawberries with a moist, tender crumb. Topped with a luscious strawberry frosting, they are as visually appealing as they are delicious. This recipe will guide you through making the perfect strawberry cupcakes that will surely impress your friends and family.![Strawberry :strawberry: π](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f353.png)
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For the Strawberry Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
For the Cupcakes
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add Strawberry Puree:
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until well incorporated.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Strawberry Frosting
- Cream Butter:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar:
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add Strawberry Puree and Vanilla:
- Beat in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the strawberry frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
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