Delicious Homemade Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Cupcakes with strawberries are a delicious delicacy that can be enjoyed at any time. Fresh strawberry flavour abounds in these delicious, delicate cupcakes, which are finished with a luscious, creamy strawberry frosting. With this simple recipe, you can make the ideal strawberry cupcakes at home for a birthday party, get-together, or just to indulge in a sweet treat.
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120g) fresh strawberry puree (blended strawberries)
For the Strawberry Frosting:
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
¼ cup (60g) fresh strawberry puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Tools Needed:
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Muffin tin
Cupcake liners
Spatula
Piping bag with a frosting tip
Preparation Time:
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 18-20 minutes
Ten minutes for cooling and frosting
Directions:
Warm up and get ready:
Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine Dry Ingredients:
Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Get Wet Ingredients:
Beat the sugar and butter in a separate bowl until they are light and fluffy.
Beat thoroughly after adding each egg one at a time.
Add the strawberry puree and vanilla extract and stir.
Mix and Combine:
Alternately add the milk and the dry components to the wet ingredients gradually.
Don't overmix; simply stir until incorporated.
To bake the cupcakes:
Pour batter into the cupcake liners until they are about ⅔ full.
A toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean after 18 to 20 minutes of baking.
Before icing, let cupcakes cool fully.
Beat the butter:
Until it becomes creamy to make the frosting.
Add powdered sugar gradually while beating.
Add the vanilla essence, salt, and strawberry puree and stir until smooth.
Frost & Decorate:
Apply a lovely frosting to the cupcakes using a piping bag.
For an added touch, garnish with slices of fresh strawberry.
Nutritional Information (Per Cupcake):
Calories: 290 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Sugar: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Baking Tip:
Try incorporating finely chopped fresh strawberries into the mixture for an additional strawberry flavour boost. This adds a wonderful texture to your cupcakes and brings out the natural fruitiness.
