Indulge in a delightful treat with these light and airy strawberry cupcakes. Made with fresh strawberries, these cupcakes are moist and flavorful, perfect for any occasion. The airy texture makes them a crowd favorite, and the strawberry goodness will leave everyone wanting more. Whether you're hosting a birthday party or simply craving something sweet, these strawberry cupcakes are sure to satisfy your dessert cravings. Whip up a batch today and enjoy the heavenly taste of strawberries in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate 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 vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream and strawberry puree until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with whipped cream and top each one with diced fresh strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy!