Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Strawberry Buttercream Recipe
Strawberry cupcakes with creamy strawberry buttercream are a delightful dessert with fresh strawberry flavors, perfect for parties or afternoon tea. Fluffy cupcakes are topped with a rich, smooth buttercream made with real strawberries, making these a favorite for berry lovers. Easy to make, they combine sweet, fruity flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- For the buttercream:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the strawberry puree and milk, alternating with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool.
- For the buttercream, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by strawberry puree and vanilla extract.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with the buttercream.
Notes
- You can use freeze-dried strawberries for a more concentrated strawberry flavor in the buttercream.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg