Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.7
Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe begins with a blend of cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, which ensures tender cupcakes. The batter integrates softened butter, sugar, and neutral oil for moisture, followed by eggs and vanilla for richness. Strawberry puree and sour cream introduced alternately with dry ingredients contribute moisture and natural strawberry flavor. A touch of red gel food coloring intensifies the cupcakes’ pink hue.
The cupcakes bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick tests clean. Cooling fully before frosting prevents melting. The cream cheese frosting incorporates powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, strawberry puree, and optional strawberry extract, lending a smooth, tangy-sweet topping that complements the cakes’ flavor and texture.
This recipe is suited for occasions where a fresh-tasting, fruit-enhanced cupcake is desired. The strawberry puree can be made by blending strawberries smooth, optionally removing seeds through a sieve. This method ensures a consistent, smooth texture in the frosting and batter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons (7oz/200g) cake flour
- ½ cup butter softened but still cool, 4 oz / 115 g
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups powdered sugar sifted, 575 g / 1 lb 4 oz
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups cream cheese softened, 16 oz / 454 g
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup Strawberry Puree 115 ml / 4 fl oz
- ½ cup (4oz/115g) Strawberry Puree
- 1 teaspoon strawberry extract optional
- ¼ cup (2oz/57g) sour cream room temperature
- 1 drop red gel food coloring
- 1 cup (8oz/225g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (1oz/28g) butter room temperature
- 1/3 cup (2 1/2 floz/71ml) neutral-flavored oil
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 2 large egg room temperature, yolks
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops red gel food coloring
Notes
- To prepare strawberry puree, blend fresh strawberries until smooth; strain if a seedless texture is preferred.
- Ensure cupcakes cool completely before frosting to maintain the frosting’s consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream for better mixing and texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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