Strawberry Cupcakes

- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour - 1 cup granulated sugar - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - ½ cup buttermilk - 1 teaspoon baking powder - ½ teaspoon baking soda - ¼ teaspoon salt - 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed - 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for topping) - 1 cup whipped cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Indulge in the sweet joy of baking with this delightful and easy strawberry cupcakes recipe! These moist and fluffy cupcakes are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for impressing friends and family. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be sipping tea and enjoying these treats in no time. Click through to explore the full recipe and elevate your baking game with tips, variations, and frosting ideas!

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for topping)

1 cup whipped cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

Mix Wet Ingredients: 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 vanilla extract.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Add Buttermilk and Strawberry Puree: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk and strawberry puree, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

Fill Cupcake Liners: Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Spoon the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling each liner about two-thirds full.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frost: Once cooled, pipe or spread the whipped cream cheese frosting generously on top of each cupcake.

Garnish: Top each frosted cupcake with a few diced strawberries for a fresh and vibrant look.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 20 min | 40 min | 12 cupcakes

- Presentation Tips: Arrange the cupcakes on a beautiful platter and sprinkle some powdered sugar on top for an elegant finish. You can also add a mint leaf on top of each cupcake for a pop of color. Enjoy your Berry Bliss Strawberry Cupcakes!