strawberries and cream cupcakes
Making these cupcakes is easy, no matter your baking skill level. They're perfect for impressing your loved ones. The cake, fruit, and frosting together make these treats a hit with everyone.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowls
- Piping bag with star tip
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries finely chopped
- Buttercream Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tin with cupcake liners
- Mix dry ingredients in a medium bowl
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly
- Gradually add dry ingredients and milk
- Fold in chopped strawberries
- Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full
- Bake for 18-20 minutes
- Cool completely before frosting
- Frosting and Decoration