Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes
WITH BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Reader Review:
"These cupcakes tasted delish and were very moist. I will definitely make these again!"
Cupcake Ingredients:
2 Eggs ⅓ c Sour Cream 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 ¾ c Cake Flour 1 ½ tsp Baking Powder ½ tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Salt 1 c Sugar ½ tsp Lemon Zest ½ c Unsalted Butter ½ c Whole Milk 1 c Finely Chopped Strawberries
1. Whisk Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix all other ingredients besides the milk.
3. Combine!
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry a little at a time until fully incorporated.
4. Add The Milk and Strawberries
Mix in the milk. Then, fold in the strawberries.
5. Bake!
Fill cupcake liners and bake in a 325 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
Frosting Ingredients:
1 c Unsalted Butter ¼ c Strawberry Puree ½ tsp Salt 2 c Powdered Sugar
1. Beat the Butter
Beat the butter until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in the Rest
Mix in the strawberry puree, salt, and powdered sugar a little bit at a time.
3. Pipe the Frosting
Pipe the frosting on top of the cooled cupcakes.