Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes Recipe

These strawberry buttercream cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. With a moist vanilla cupcake base topped with creamy strawberry buttercream, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for dessert lovers looking to impress guests or simply enjoy a sweet indulgence at home. The Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes Recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

Delicious Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a light and fluffy vanilla cake topped with a rich strawberry buttercream frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and makes 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined. Fold in the strawberry puree.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the strawberry buttercream. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious strawberry buttercream cupcakes as a delightful dessert!