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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

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Tender and fragrant strawberry cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry buttercream, perfect for spring celebrations or any fresh fruit cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/4 cups chopped strawberries, divided
  • 2 and 1/3 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 3 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh strawberries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Make the strawberry puree: Place 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries in a blender and pulse until chunky. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  6. Beat in the sour cream until mixture is smooth.
  7. Gradually add half of the dry ingredients and half of the milk, mixing until just combined. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients, milk, and reserved strawberry puree.
  8. Gently fold in reserved chopped strawberries.
  9. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners and bake for 21 to 24 minutes. Let cool.
  10. For buttercream, process freeze-dried strawberries into powder. Beat softened butter, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar, strawberry powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until fluffy.
  11. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberry slices if desired.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly. Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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