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Strawberry Cupcake Recipe

Published July 24, 2019 Last Modified May 13, 2021 By GreedyEats

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These cupcakes are mega buttery yet so light and can be made with just 15 mins of prep time. Topped with flavorful strawberry buttercream, this is the best strawberry cupcake recipe around! 

Try my Strawberry Bread next! Find all my Cupcake Recipes here.

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes recipe topped with strawberry butter cream flavored with real strawberries.

Imagine a light and buttery vanilla cupcake filled with chunks of fresh strawberries. A cupcake topped with dreamy pink buttercream, infused with real strawberry flavors. Minus the artificial extracts and store bought cake mixes, you're welcome! 

All the fresh fruity-pinky goodness you ever desire in a homemade strawberry cupcake!

Soft, springy Strawberry Cupcake recipe with Strawberry Buttercream and a fresh Strawberry.

What makes it the best Cupcake Recipe:

  • If you are looking for strawberry cupcakes without jello that are baked from scratch this is it!
  • They bake so soft and moist, but aren't soggy. To prevent sogginess we will wash and dry strawberries before putting them in the batter.
  • It is super tough to create a fruity buttercream, that isn't runny! By using freeze dried strawberries in the frosting we insure concentrated berry flavor and a creamy but firm strawberry buttercream.
  • You don't need to stand for 30 minutes near the stove top reducing pureed strawberries. Nope, you don't need them for this recipe!

Homemade Strawberry Cupcakes topped with real Strawberry Buttercream and Fresh Berries.

Quick tips for perfect cupcakes:

Now it can't get any easier if  you follow simple cupcake baking rules.

  1. Everything room temperature
  2. Use fresh leaveners 
  3. Don't skimp on creaming butter and egg white whipping time
  4. Add small chunks of strawberries in the cake batter as opposed to large ones
  5. Let cupcakes cool down completely before frosting

Soft and fluffy Strawberry Cupcakes on a pink cupcake liner. These are topped with pink and creamy strawberry Buttercream.

Believe me it is small things that make a huge difference in baking. Follow the instructions to the T. And the Best Strawberry cupcake Recipe from scratch is sure to delight you!

So let us dive right into the process:

  • Cream your room temperature butter and sugar
  • Whip room temperature egg whites to soft peaks
  • Add egg yolk, vanilla and some strawberry puree to the batter
  • Sift and add dry ingredients (flour, baking powder and salt) to wet
  • Fold in egg whites and fresh strawberry chunks
  • Bake and cool the strawberry cupcakes down

Best Strawberry Cupcake Recipe with fresh strawberry chunks and pink Strawberry Buttercream.

How to make strawberry buttercream

  1. Beat butter and sugar till light and fluffy.
  2. Add Vanilla and freeze dried strawberries.
  3. Now add heavy cream to adjust the consistency
  4. You can add a drop of red/pink food coloring at this point (if desired)
  5. Give your frosting a final quick whip
  6. Frost as desired.

Soft and dotted with real strawberries, these are the best Strawberry Cupcakes topped with creamy Strawberry Frosting.

I can't wait for you to try these cupcakes. They even taste pink!!! 😀

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  4. Readers' favorite Strawberry swirled Bundt Cake
  5. This no bake Strawberry  Oreo Icebox Cake

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Strawberry Cupcake Recipe

My fresh strawberry cupcakes are mega buttery yet so light. Topped with flavorful strawberry buttercream, this is the best strawberry cupcake recipe around!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings 10 Cupcakes
Calories: 488kcal
Author: Neha

Ingredients

  • 6 Strawberries (medium, washed and dried)
  • 1 large Egg + 1 Egg white (yolk and whites separated)
  • 1 and ½ Cups (170 gms) Cake Flour
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ Cup (8 Tbsp) Butter (room temp.)
  • 1 Cup (200 gms) Granulated sugar
  • ⅔ Cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Strawberry Buttercream

  • 1 Cup Freeze dried strawberries
  • ⅔ Cup Butter (Softened to room temperature)
  • 2 ⅔ Cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • A pinch Salt
  • 1 Drop Red/pink food coloring (optional)
  • 10 Fresh Strawberries (to decorate on top)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg F and line 10 liners in a muffin tin, set it aside.
  • Mash 3 strawberries into a chunky puree using a fork or blender. Chop the remaining berries into small chunks.
  • With a hand held or stand mixer beat egg whites to soft peaks, set it aside too.
  • Cream butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. About 3-4 minutes. Add yolk, milk and vanilla to the batter. Mix well.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt over the wet ingredients and fold in to combine.
  • Fold in strawberry puree and chunks. Now add egg whites in the batter and fold them. The batter will look creamy.
  • Pour in the prepared muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then cool on a wire stand completely.

For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:

  • Using a blender, powder the freeze dried strawberries and set it aside.
  • Beat room temperature butter for a minute. Add in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy. About 2-3 minutes.
  • Now add strawberry powder, salt, food coloring (if adding) and heavy cream. Beat until thick and creamy.
  • Frost as desired. Top with a strawberry on each cupcake.

Notes

Storing the cupcakes:
Leftover cupcakes can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can store them in the fridge for 4-5 days. Keep them covered tightly.
Make ahead Tip:
Make the cupcakes 1-2 days ahead. Cover and store in an air tight container on room temp. Make the frosting a day in advance and store in refrigerator (covered tightly).  
Freezing Strawberry Cupcakes:
Frosted or unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for about 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or on kitchen counter before enjoying.
Additional  Notes:
  1. You may use a combination of All purpose flour + Cornstarch if you don't have cake flour on hand. (1 ⅓ cups All purpose flour + 2 ½ Tbsp Cornstarch)
  2. You can use both fresh/frozen strawberries in the cake batter, but I highly recommend using fresh ones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cupcake | Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 36g | Sodium: 200mg | Sugar: 22g
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Comments

  1. Ravin kumar

    July 07, 2020 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    This looks really mouthwatering! It's looks so delicious. These Strawberry Cupcakes look amazing! Thanks for sharing your information.

    Reply
  2. Jacqueline Debono

    July 29, 2019 at 4:55 am

    5 stars
    These strawberry cupcakes are berry beautiful! Love the strawberry frosting. It looks mouth-wateringly delicious!

    Reply
  3. Amanda

    July 28, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    5 stars
    I just love these cupcakes! They’re so bright and pretty for the summer, and everyone loved them. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Donna

    July 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you used freeze dried strawberries for the frosting...we usually use fresh but when they aren't in season around here they can be crazy expensive!!

    Reply
  5. Michele

    July 28, 2019 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, do those cupcakes look amazing! I love that you use freeze-dried strawberries in the frosting to keep it from getting runny. The recipe sounds like a definite keeper!

    Reply
  6. Riz

    July 28, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    YES to using freeze-dried strawberries, I feel like the flavour they impart is just a little more potent (also, they don't turn to mush as easily which is definitely a bonus for me!).

    Reply
  7. Jordan

    July 28, 2019 at 2:04 pm

    5 stars
    OMG these look so gorgeous! My husband is a huge strawberry fan. He will be so pumped when I make these for our anniversary!

    Reply
  8. Marisa F. Stewart

    July 28, 2019 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Your strawberry cupcakes are gorgeous. And I simply love the adorable cupcake holders -- so pretty. The cupcakes would be fantastic for a bridal shower or tea. The topping looks like a whipped dream. YUMMY!

    Reply
  9. Jenni LeBaron

    July 27, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    These strawberry cupcakes look and sound fabulous. I love that the color of the frosting comes from freeze-dried strawberries so you get natural color and flavor!

    Reply
  10. Kate

    July 27, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    The color of this strawberry frosting is amazingly beautiful! And what a great idea to use freeze dried strawberries in the frosting to get the right consistency!

    Reply
  11. Tatiana

    July 27, 2019 at 7:51 am

    5 stars
    I love strawberry desserts! These cupcakes look fabulous and are just perfect for the end of strawberry season.

    Reply
  12. Julie

    July 26, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    I use freeze dried strawberries in my cakes frequently, but haven't tried them in frosting yet. Can't wait to give them a try - I guess I always thought it would make the frosting a little gritty, but yours looks so perfectly smooth.

    Reply
  13. SHANIKA

    July 25, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    These Strawberry Cupcakes look amazing! I never tried adding freeze dried Strawberries, but I'll definitely give this recipe a try!

    Reply
  14. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

    July 25, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    Those freeze dried strawberries are genius! Not only do they give the frosting a distinctive hue, but I can only imagine the flavor they impart.

    Reply
  15. cheflolaskitchen

    July 25, 2019 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    My children love cupcakes! I'm sure they'd enjoy these!

    Reply
  16. Keto Recipes

    July 25, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    That frosting looks mouthwatering!! So fresh and delicious!

    Reply
  17. Jordin

    July 25, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my! These look so delicious, I could eat them all right now!

    Reply

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