Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Recipe

These Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of fresh strawberries with a crunchy topping. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking to create a delicious dessert. The Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Recipe features a moist cupcake base topped with a creamy frosting and a crunchy strawberry topping.

Delicious Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

These cupcakes are made with a light and fluffy vanilla cupcake base, topped with strawberry-flavored frosting and finished with a crunchy strawberry crumble. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields 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
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
1 cup crushed strawberry shortcake cookies (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Make the Cupcake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and pureed strawberries.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cupcakes: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the strawberry extract and mix until well combined.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the strawberry frosting.
Add the Crunch: Sprinkle the crushed strawberry shortcake cookies on top of the frosted cupcakes for a crunchy finish.
Serve: Enjoy your Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes with friends and family!