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Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Bursting with strawberry flavor from puree in BOTH the cake and the frosting, my Strawberry Cupcakes recipe with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting is your new favorite sweet treat.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons (7oz/200g) cake flour
  • ½ cup (4oz/115g) butter, softened but still cool
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups (1 lb 4 oz/575g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups (16oz/454g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup (4floz/115ml) strawberry puree*
  • 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 yolks, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 drops red gel food coloring

Notes

  • Strawberry puree: In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries until pureed and smooth. Use as is or pass through a sieve to remove the seeds then use.