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Strawberry Cupcakes

  • Author: olivia
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful strawberry cupcakes with a fluffy base and creamy buttercream frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp strawberry jello powder
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. Pulse fresh strawberries in a food processor until puréed and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and strawberry jello powder. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, vegetable oil, and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and the puréed strawberries. Mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until well combined.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, blend freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing in the strawberry powder until desired flavor is achieved.
  10. Transfer the strawberry buttercream to a piping bag and frost the cooled cupcakes. Optionally garnish with a fresh strawberry slice on top.

Notes

For a more intense strawberry flavor, add extra puréed strawberries to the batter or frosting.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: strawberry, cupcakes, dessert, birthday, celebration

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