Easy Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Moist and fluffy strawberry cupcakes made with fresh berries and topped with strawberry buttercream frosting. Perfect for parties and special occasions!
Print Pin Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $16
Equipment
- 2 muffin tins
- Cupcake liners
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Piping bag and tips
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
the Cupcakes:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups fresh strawberry puree
- ½ cup whole milk room temperature
the Strawberry Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup strawberry reduction
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Decoration:
- Fresh strawberries halved (optional)
Instructions
Make the Strawberry Reduction:
- Hull and chop 2 cups fresh strawberries
- Simmer in saucepan over medium heat for 20-25 minutes
- Reduce by half, then cool completely
Make the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line muffin tins with cupcake liners
- Whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes)
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
- Fold in strawberry reduction
- Fill liners ⅔ full
- Bake 18-20 minutes until done
Make the Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy
- Add powdered sugar gradually
- Mix in strawberry reduction and vanilla
- Beat until fluffy (5 minutes)
- Add pinch of salt
Decorate:
- Cool cupcakes completely
- Pipe frosting in swirls
- Top with fresh strawberry halves
Notes
- Temperature of ingredients and why it matters
- Options for fresh vs frozen strawberries
- Proper measuring technique
- Tips for perfect texture
- Detailed frosting guidance
- Make-ahead instructions
- Decoration options
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg