How to Make Really Real Strawberry Cupcakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baked goods, nothing quite beats the flavor and freshness of real strawberries. That's why these Really Real Strawberry Cupcakes are a must-try for any dessert lover. The recipe takes the classic vanilla cupcake to a whole new level by incorporating real strawberries into the batter and the frosting, resulting in a truly decadent and fruity treat. Whether you're looking for a scrumptious snack or a delightful dessert for a special occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress....

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ ounces freeze-dried strawberries
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cake flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup whole milk, room temperature

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line muffin tins with 20 cupcake liners.
  • Grind strawberries into a fine powder using a coffee grinder or food processor. Whisk strawberry powder, all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in vanilla extract.
  • Stir flour mixture alternately with milk into butter mixture until just incorporated. Fill lined tins with cupcake batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cupcakes spring back when gently touched with a fingertip or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    145 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg