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Strawberry Cupcakes

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Delicious and fluffy strawberry cupcakes perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for buttercream)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp strawberry puree
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar in a separate large bowl until fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and strawberry puree.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two, and mix until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  9. Beat the softened butter for the buttercream until creamy, then gradually add in the powdered sugar.
  10. Mix in the strawberry puree and salt until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with strawberry buttercream. Enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Make sure your butter is softened for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined for fluffy cupcakes.

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