Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes Recipe

These Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the flavors of fresh strawberries and creamy milkshake into a moist cupcake. Perfect for summer gatherings or any sweet occasion, these treats are sure to impress.

The recipe is straightforward and ideal for those looking to create a fun and flavorful dessert. With a light strawberry flavor and a creamy frosting, they are a perfect addition to your desserts recipe collection.

Delicious Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a soft vanilla base infused with strawberry puree, topped with a rich strawberry buttercream frosting. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
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, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and strawberry puree, mixing until just combined.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Adjust consistency with milk if needed.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the strawberry buttercream. Garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your Strawberry Milkshake Cupcakes as a delightful dessert!