Strawberry-Flavored Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

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Strawberry-Flavored Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting

This recipe is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth! These strawberry-flavored cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and topped with creamy strawberry buttercream frosting for a delicious treat. Perfect for a birthday party or afternoon snack, these cupcakes will be sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face!

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup mashed fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two 12-cup cupcake pans with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed strawberries, jam, and puree until combined.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake pans, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and let cool completely.

For the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the heavy cream and beat until smooth. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!