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Strawberry Cupcake Recipe

These fresh strawberry cupcakes are the real deal. Fresh strawberries and toasted coconut make these peak-of-the-season cupcakes SO divine!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 18
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoon milk
  • 4-5 cups powdered sugar
  • Toasted Coconut (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Fill 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  5. Add in chopped strawberries and mix until strawberries start to break down; 1-2 minutes.
  6. Fill paper liners ⅔ full, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until set. Let cool before frosting.
  7. While the cupcakes are cooling, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Beat in vanilla and milk, then add powdered sugar to desired consistency. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 150mg (6%) Potassium 73mg (2%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 4.7mg (5%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.