Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting



There is a lot of strawberry flavor in every bite of these Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes. With a rich Fresh Strawberry Frosting on top, they are the perfect treat for strawberry fans.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • For the Fresh Strawberry Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and pureed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners

In a blender or food processor, puree the 1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries until smooth

Set aside

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp of salt

Set aside

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the pureed strawberries to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Gradually add the whole milk and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined

Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the Fresh Strawberry Frosting: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth and fluffy

Add the pureed strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt

Beat until the frosting is creamy and well combined

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the Fresh Strawberry Frosting

Garnish with additional chopped fresh strawberries if desired

Enjoy your delicious Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes!


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