Strawberry Cupcakes: The Best Homemade Treat for Any Occasion
Delight in these soft and fluffy strawberry cupcakes, perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and strawberry puree.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let them cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh strawberries when making the puree.
- These cupcakes can be frosted with cream cheese frosting for an extra special treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: strawberry, cupcakes, dessert, homemade