STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

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Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That's why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. -Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves, warmed
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Press warm jam through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard pulp. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in strained jam and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk milk and sour cream until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. If desired, stir in food coloring., Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, jam and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Qayum gul
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Overall, I was very impressed with this strawberry cupcake recipe. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, the strawberry flavor was just right, and the whipped cream frosting was light and airy. They were easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I


Azim Ali
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I love to get creative in the kitchen, and this recipe gave me the opportunity to do just that. I added some chopped strawberries to the batter, and I used a strawberry buttercream frosting instead of the whipped cream frosting. The cupcakes turned o


Hussein Sbayti
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I'm always looking for budget-friendly recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The ingredients are all affordable and easy to find. I was able to make a dozen cupcakes for less than $10. They were just as delicious as any cupcake I've had fro


Ahsan Solangi
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As a busy mom, I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. This recipe was perfect for me because it was so quick and easy to make. The cupcakes were ready in under 30 minutes, and the whipped cream frosting took just a few minutes to prepare


Ratin Dewan
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I was looking for a healthier strawberry cupcake recipe and this one fit the bill. The cupcakes were made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, and they were still incredibly delicious. The whipped cream frosting was also made with a healthi


RAHIM KHAN (‫خ ا م و ش‬‎)
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These strawberry cupcakes were a delightful treat. The cupcakes were moist and fluffy, with a delicate strawberry flavor. The whipped cream frosting was light and airy, and it perfectly complemented the cupcakes. Overall, these cupcakes were a well-b


Thabo Modise
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I made these cupcakes for a party and they were a huge hit! They were so pretty and delicious, everyone loved them. The whipped cream frosting was a big hit, too. It was light and fluffy, and it really complemented the cupcakes. I'll definitely be ma


Dalayna Jones
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As a beginner baker, I was a bit intimidated to try this recipe, but it turned out to be much easier than I thought. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cupcakes turned out beautifully. The whipped cream frosting was a bit tricky to make


Natalio Sanchez
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I'm not usually a big fan of strawberry cupcakes, but these were surprisingly good. The cupcakes were light and fluffy, and the strawberry flavor was just right - not too sweet or artificial. The whipped cream frosting was also a nice touch. I'll def


Sushila Khatiwada
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I've tried many strawberry cupcake recipes before, but this one takes the cake! The cupcakes were incredibly easy to make and turned out perfectly. The whipped cream frosting was a breeze to prepare and added a beautiful touch to the cupcakes. They w


Suliman Mutaz
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These strawberry cupcakes were an absolute delight! The combination of sweet, juicy strawberries and fluffy, moist cupcakes was simply irresistible. The whipped cream frosting added a touch of lightness and creaminess that perfectly complemented the