These easy strawberry cupcakes are a perfect treat for any celebration or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with fresh strawberries for a burst of flavor, these cupcakes are topped with a creamy strawberry frosting that will leave you wanting more!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Interesting Facts
Fresh strawberries provide natural sweetness and a vibrant pink color to these cupcakes.
The homemade frosting made with fresh strawberries enhances the flavor and adds a beautiful finishing touch.