Strawberry Rhubarb Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting
If you are looking for a delicious and refreshing dessert for your next gathering, try making some strawberry rhubarb cupcakes with cream cheese frosting! These cupcakes are perfect for spring and summer, and they are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes, you will need:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
For the cream cheese frosting, you will need:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Add in the buttermilk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the rhubarb and strawberries.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with the batter.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
10. To make the cream cheese frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
11. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
12. Mix in the vanilla extract and enough milk to reach your desired consistency.
13. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
Variations
If you want to switch things up a bit, here are a few variations you can try:
- Use a different fruit: If you don't have rhubarb and strawberries on hand, you can use other fruits like blueberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- Make mini cupcakes: If you want bite-sized treats, you can make mini cupcakes instead of regular-sized ones.
- Try a different frosting: If you're not a fan of cream cheese frosting, you can try a different type of frosting like buttercream or whipped cream.
Conclusion
Strawberry rhubarb cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and refreshing dessert that are perfect for any spring or summer gathering. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch of these cupcakes in no time. So give them a try and let us know what you think!
