STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES WITH STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM

Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream image

If you're a fan of strawberries, then you'll be a fan of this strawberry cupcakes recipe. They're bursting with strawberry flavor! The cake seemed a bit thick when mixed, but it baked up light and fluffy with just enough strawberry flavor without being overly sweet. The strawberry buttercream is rich, creamy, and makes this...

Provided by Lindsay V

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
2/3 c whole fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1/4 c whole milk
1 c sugar
1 egg, room temperature
2 egg whites, room temperature
FOR THE STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM:
1/2 c whole fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
1 c unsalted butter, slightly cold
pinch of salt
3 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 tin muffin tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
2. Place strawberries in a small food processor and puree until smooth (I pureed the berries for batter and frosting at the same time). You'll need 3 tablespoons of pure for the frosting and 1/3 cup puree for the batter.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup strawberry puree, milk, and vanilla.
5. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat until combined. Slowly add egg and egg whites until just blended.
6. With the mixer on low, slowly add half of the flour mixture. Once that is incorporated, add in strawberry mixture. Slowly add remaining flour and scrape down sides of bowl if necessary.
7. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before icing.
8. While cupcakes cook, prepare the frosting by beating together butter and salt until fluffy. Reduce mixer to low and add confectioners' sugar. Beat until well combined. Add vanilla and 3 Tbsp strawberry puree. Do not overmix.
9. Frost cupcakes and garnish with additional strawberry, if desired!

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Zaref Gul

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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.

Shirley Jacob

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These cupcakes are so pretty and festive! I love the way the strawberry frosting looks on top.

Mkhuseli Ganyaza

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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Akeel Ahmad Ha

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These cupcakes were a disaster! The batter was too thin and the cupcakes didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Jamespie

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The cupcakes were good, but the frosting was a little too runny. I think I'll try a different frosting recipe next time.

Farida Ezz

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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're perfect for a special occasion.

Queen L

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I'm not a big fan of strawberry cupcakes, but these were surprisingly good! The frosting was especially tasty.

KM Yousaf

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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I will definitely be making them again.

Asabe Kabir

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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the light and fluffy texture of the cupcakes and the creamy strawberry frosting.