Strawberry Cupcakes
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With real strawberries mixed into the batter, these easy Strawberry Cupcakes are the ultimate summer dessert recipe!
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Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter ,room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract*
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh strawberries , chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter , room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- pink food coloring , optional
Instructions
Strawberry Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 18 standard size muffin tins with liners. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer or in the bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add in the eggs and extracts. Mix until well combined. Continue with adding the vegetable oil and milk.
- Sift or whisk together the baking powder, salt and flour. Add in the dry ingredients in ½ cup increments until it is fully incorporated.
- Fold the the chopped strawberries into the batter by hand, being mindful to not overmix.
- Fill each muffin well 2/3 of the way full of batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until they are springy to the touch and pass the toothpick test. Remove and allow to cool fully.
Strawberry Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, blend together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the extracts, mixing well. Add the powdered sugar and blend until fully incorporated.
- If you wish to add food coloring, place in the desired amount, and mix until the frosting is streak free.
- Place the frosting into a piping bag prepared with your desired tip or frost using an offset spatula.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries right before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Notes
- If you do not have strawberry extract, swap out with lemon extract, fresh lemon juice or additional vanilla extract.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
326kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
59mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
452IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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