Description
Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful summer treat that embodies the essence of fresh strawberries in every bite. These moist and fluffy cupcakes combine the vibrant flavor of ripe strawberries with the sweetness of freeze-dried strawberries, creating a unique and irresistible dessert. Topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting and garnished with fresh strawberry pieces, these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration where you want to dazzle your guests. Their beautiful appearance and delectable taste make them a standout option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Cake flour
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 TBSP Oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 cup White granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 oz Freeze dried strawberries
- 1 cup Lightly pureed strawberries
- 1 tsp White granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Buttermilk (room temperature)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Ground freeze dried strawberries
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 6 Strawberries (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tsp White granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with baking cups.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate pureed strawberries and buttermilk; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients using a rubber spatula.
- Gently fold in freeze-dried strawberries.
- Fill muffin tins two-thirds full with batter and bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting with strawberry cream cheese frosting made from butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla extract.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg