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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting
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Delight in these Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting, featuring moist strawberry-infused cupcakes topped with a luscious, smooth frosting. Perfectly balancing natural strawberry sweetness with a tender crumb, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for any occasion from birthdays to casual snacks.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped or pureed
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese or butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 2 tbsp strawberry puree or jam

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and hull fresh strawberries, then finely chop or puree them according to texture preference. Set aside for use in the batter and optionally for the frosting.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even rising and perfect cupcake texture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air crucial for moist cupcakes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, creating a smooth, glossy mixture that binds flavors harmoniously.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk Alternately: Slowly add the dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mix. This keeps the batter light and prevents overmixing.
  6. Fold in Fresh Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped or pureed strawberries to evenly distribute fresh flavor without deflating the batter.
  7. Bake: Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the Creamy Frosting: While cupcakes cool, whip softened cream cheese or butter with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in vanilla extract and optional strawberry puree for a luscious pink hue.
  9. Frost and Decorate: Once cupcakes are completely cool, generously pipe or spread the frosting on top. Finish with fresh strawberry slices or sprinkles for an attractive presentation.

Notes

  • Choose fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and aroma.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes tender and fluffy.
  • Use room temperature ingredients like butter, eggs, and buttermilk for even mixing and ideal texture.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
  • Adjust powdered sugar or cream cheese quantity to achieve desired frosting consistency.

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