Delish Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Delightfully sweet strawberry cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Use spoon and level method for accuracy.
- 1 cup sugar Granulated sugar works best.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened to room temperature.
- 3 large eggs At room temperature for best results.
- 0.5 cup milk Whole milk is recommended.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract enhances flavor.
- 1 cup fresh strawberries Chopped into small pieces.
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened cream cheese for frosting.
- 4 cup powdered sugar Sifted for smooth frosting.
- 0.5 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Fill the prepared cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with cream cheese frosting and garnish with additional strawberries if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle chocolate sauce over the frosted cupcakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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