Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes combining fluffy vanilla cake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cups fresh strawberries, diced Use fresh, ripe strawberries for best flavor.
Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 1 cups heavy cream Chill bowl and beaters before whipping.
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cups fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Batter
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries.
Baking
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing Whipped Cream
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the whipped cream. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Frosting Cupcakes
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a spatula to top each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
- Add a fresh strawberry on top as a garnish if desired.
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Notes
For best results, use fresh strawberries for flavor, avoid overmixing batter, and chill bowl before whipping cream. Store un-frosted cupcakes in the fridge to maintain fluffiness.