Easy Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting

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The sweetest Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting! Truly the perfect little cakes to celebrate the warmer weather. Light and fluffy strawberry cupcakes made with strawberry purée to give these cupcakes a subtle flavor, as well as a soft natural pink hue. Then, after baking, each cupcake is topped with the creamiest strawberry buttercream frosting! Every little cake is moist, oh-so tender, and full of strawberry flavor. There is honestly no better cupcake to make for all of your spring/summer baking needs! Simply delicious.

About The Recipe

It’s strawberry cupcake day here on Bakers Table today! It’s been steady getting warmer and today the sun is shining. It almost feels like summer!

I know it sounds a little cheesy, but with the weather finally clearing after all of the rain last week, I feel like these light pink cupcakes just makes everyone feel a little bit happier and closer to summer.

They’re just so cute and so easy to make!

About this time every year, we always share a strawberry recipe. Just something about early spring has us craving sweet summer strawberries!

Though, this time last year, we shared a strawberry sheet cake that you all loved. So, we knew we just had to do something similar, but equally delicious.

Of course, we knew immediately knew we had to make some cupcakes. Though, we wanted something a little easier than our original strawberry cake recipe. Instead of using shortening, we used vegetable oil!

It not only makes for a more moist and tender cake, but it also makes mixing up this cake SUPER easy.

No mixers are needed for making the cupcake batter! All you need in two bowls, a whisk, and a muffin pan.

Of course, you’ll need a mixer for the frosting, but this recipe is just so much fun to make and oh-so easy. Plus, they are so naturally cute that these cupcakes are guaranteed to be a hit all spring and summer!

Reasons You Will Love These Strawberry Cupcakes

• Full of strawberry flavor!
• Moist, tender, and oh-so cute without any effort.
• Can be made in-advance.
• The perfect spring/summer treat!
• Has no artificial colors or flavors.
• Truly a crowd pleaser.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowls
• Whisk
• Muffin Pan
• Cupcake Papers
• Large Cookie Scoop
• Cake Tester
• Hand Mixer
• Piping Bag
• Piping Tips

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For The Cupcakes:

• All-Purpose Flour – No cake flour needed for this recipe! All-purpose flour gives these cupcakes the perfect structure.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Baking Powder – Leavening is essential in baking! This is what gives these cupcakes their light and airy texture.
• Baking Soda – We added a little bit of baking to ensure the perfect texture, as strawberries are an acidic ingredient.
• Salt – Cuts some of the sweetness, while also enhancing the flavor of the strawberry.
• Puréed Frozen Sweetened Strawberries – This is what gives the cupcakes their subtle flavor, while also giving the cupcakes a subtle pink hue.
• Large Eggs – Remember to set your eggs out ahead of time to allow them to come to room temperature.
• Whole Milk – Milk adds extra protein and fat to give these cupcakes the perfect structure.
• Vegetable Oil – Keeps the cupcakes moist and tender!
• Vanilla Extract – Adds a sweet undertone to these cupcakes.

For The Frosting:

• Salted Butter – Be sure to use room temperature butter to make the frosting!
• Powdered Sugar – For a smooth buttercream, use sifted powdered sugar.
• Strawberry Powder – Not only does the strawberry powder add flavor, but it also naturally dyes the frosting the cutest color of pink!
• Heavy Cream – Loosens the frosting, while keeping it light and fluffy.
• Vanilla Extract – A splash of vanilla gives this frosting a sweet undertone.

How To Make Strawberry Cupcakes

Step 1: Prepare batter

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a medium bowl whisk together strawberries, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla.

Pour over dry ingredients. Stir only until mixed.

Step 2: Bake

Use a 3 Tablespoon scoop to portion cupcakes. Bake for 25 minutes, or until done.

Step 3: Make frosting

With an electric mixer, beat butter, powdered sugar, and strawberries until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.

Add cream and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 4: Frost cupcakes

Pipe frosting on cooled cupcakes.

How To Achieve The Perfect Buttercream

There are are a few things you can do to make sure you get the creamiest, silkiest buttercream every single time!

The first is making sure your butter is room temperature. This is super important! Another is sifting your powdered sugar. Lumps of powdered sugar = lumpy buttercream!

Lastly, if you feel your buttercream is too thick, you can add a splash (1/2 – 1 Tablespoon) of heavy cream. This will help loosen it a little.

Decorating Ideas

These strawberry cupcakes are super cute on their own, but if you want to make them extra special, here are a few easy and cute ways to decorate these cupcakes.

• Sprinkles of any kind add a sweet crunch, but also a cute decoration!
• Use edible flowers on top to give these cupcakes a cute seasonal element.
• Finish with sliced strawberries.
• Pipe shapes or patterns onto each cupcake.

How To Store

If you have cupcakes leftover, the best way is to definitely refrigerate them! If placed in a lidded and airtight container, the cupcakes should last up to a week.

You can also freeze these cupcakes in a freezer safe container or zip-top bag for up to 1 month!

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Substitutions

• This recipe can be made vegan by using plant-based milk and your favorite vegan egg substitute (we like to use aquafaba!). For the frosting, use your favorite vegan butter and plant-based milk or vegan heavy cream.
• To make this recipe gluten-free, you can use your favorite 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour.

Expert Tips

• 1 ½ cups frozen sweetened strawberries = one 10 oz container.
• Check your baking powder and baking soda to make sure they are still in-date.
• Remember to preheat your oven!
• Be careful to not over-mix the batter.
• We recommend using a large cookie scoop to ensure that each cupcake is equal in size and not over-filled or under-filled!
• If you’re unsure the cupcakes are baked, you can use a cake tester or tooth pick. If it comes clean, the cupcake is baked through!
• Let the cupcakes cool COMPLETELY before frosting them.

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