Description
Indulge in the joy of homemade strawberry cupcakes that burst with flavor and charm. These delightful treats combine sweet, ripe strawberries with fluffy cake, creating a vibrant dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or celebrating a birthday, these cupcakes are sure to be the highlight of the event. With their creamy frosting and cheerful pink hue, they bring smiles to all who taste them. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, strawberry cupcakes are your new go-to dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in milk gently; fold in chopped strawberries carefully.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups two-thirds full; bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool cupcakes while whipping together powdered sugar and heavy cream for frosting.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg