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Strawberry Bloom Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes infused with fresh strawberries and topped with a light strawberry buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries pureed

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
  3. Add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and pureed strawberries, and beat until fluffy and smooth.
  4. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a decorative touch, top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry slice before serving.

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