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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Delightful strawberry filled cupcakes with a fluffy cake and sweet strawberry center, perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes

  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large 3 large egg whites (room temperature)
  • 0.5 cup 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)

For the Strawberry Filling

  • 0.5 pound 1/2 pound strawberries (hulled and diced)
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 0.5 tablespoon 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 tablespoon 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

For the Frosting

  • 1 cup 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 4 cups 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.125 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cup 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and egg whites to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.

Baking

  • Fill the cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 16-18 minutes.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Filling

  • In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
  • Allow the filling to cool before using.

Assembly

  • Core the cooled cupcakes and fill each well with the strawberry filling.
  • Beat the butter for the frosting until creamy, then gradually add in the confectioner’s sugar, vanilla, and salt. Slowly mix in the heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Frost the filled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Feel free to experiment with different frosting options.
Keyword Baking, Dessert Recipe, filled cupcakes, party treats, strawberry cupcakes