Strawberry Cupcakes From Scratch With Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberries are the perfect fruit for a spring or summer dessert. They are sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor. There is nothing quite like biting into a fresh strawberry, but if you want to take your love for strawberries to the next level, you should try making these Strawberry Cupcakes from scratch with Cream Cheese Frosting. These cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and packed with delicious strawberry flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of whole milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the strawberry puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each liner about two-thirds of the way full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of fresh strawberries, pureed
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and mix until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and strawberry puree, and mix until well combined.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
- You can decorate the cupcakes with fresh strawberries or sprinkles if desired.
These Strawberry Cupcakes from scratch with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make, and the combination of strawberry and cream cheese is simply irresistible. You can serve these cupcakes at a birthday party, a bridal shower, or even a summer barbecue. They are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.