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Strawberry Cupcakes
Aria West

The Best Strawberry Cupcakes You’ll Devour This Summer

Delicious and healthy Strawberry Cupcakes perfect for summer delights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries finely chopped
  • optional soft pink food coloring
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature (for frosting)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup pureed fresh strawberries
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixer bowl, beat the butter until creamy, then add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream and milk until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped strawberries and food coloring if using.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin tins, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the frosting by beating butter and salt until creamy, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and pureed strawberries.
  10. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • Measure accurately using a kitchen scale for best results.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • Bake only one pan at a time for even baking.
  • Use ripe strawberries for the sweetest flavor.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter.
  • Add food coloring gradually to achieve desired hue.

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