Ingredients
1 and 1/4 cups chopped strawberries (divided)
2 and 1/3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 large egg plus 2 egg whites (at room temperature)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream (at room temperature)
1/2 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 and 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
salt to taste
optional fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1-First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners. This simple prep helps the batter bake evenly and prevents sticking.
2-Next, in a bowl, mix the dry ingredients like cake flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure they blend well.
3-In a separate large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This takes about 3-4 minutes and builds a great base for your batter. Add the egg, egg whites, and pure vanilla extract, beating them in one at a time for a smooth mixture.
4-Add the full-fat sour cream and whole milk to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine.
5-Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix, then stir in 1 cup of the chopped strawberries for that fresh burst.
6-Spoon the batter into the liners, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7-While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by processing freeze-dried strawberries into powder and mixing with softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
8-Frost the cooled cupcakes and garnish with the remaining chopped strawberries for a beautiful finish.
Last Step:
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🍰 Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and texture.
🍓 Fold strawberries gently to avoid breaking them up too much in the batter.
❄️ Ensure freeze-dried strawberries are ground finely for a smooth frosting.
🍴 Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.
🌡️ Avoid overbaking to keep cupcakes moist and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake