Go Back
–+ servings
Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

Easy Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Moist and fluffy strawberry cupcakes made with fresh berries and topped with strawberry buttercream frosting. Perfect for parties and special occasions!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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)

Equipment

  • 2 muffin tins
  • Cupcake liners
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Piping bag and tips
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

Make the Strawberry Reduction:
  1. Hull and chop 2 cups fresh strawberries
  2. Simmer in saucepan over medium heat for 20-25 minutes
  3. Reduce by half, then cool completely
Make the Cupcakes:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Line muffin tins with cupcake liners
  3. Whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt
  4. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes)
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
  7. Fold in strawberry reduction
  8. Fill liners ⅔ full
  9. Bake 18-20 minutes until done
Make the Frosting:
  1. Beat butter until creamy
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually
  3. Mix in strawberry reduction and vanilla
  4. Beat until fluffy (5 minutes)
  5. Add pinch of salt
Decorate:
  1. Cool cupcakes completely
  2. Pipe frosting in swirls
  3. Top with fresh strawberry halves

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

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

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!