Strawberry Cupcakes

Ingredients

FOR THE CUPCAKES:

  • 1 Cup Butter Softened
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Eggs Room Temperature
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 Cup Milk Room Temperature

FOR THE BUTTERCREAM:

  • 1 Cup Butter
  • 3 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 4 Tbsp Heavy Cream Or Milk
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • Pinch of Salt

FOR THE STRAWBERRY FILLING:

  • 4 Cups Finely Diced Strawberries
  • 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. 
  2. Line 2 cupcakes pans with 24 cupcake papers.
  3. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar on high for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time. 
  5. Beat in the vanilla.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  7. Spoon the batter into the lined cupcakes pan, dividing between all 24. 
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. 
  10. To make buttercream, beat the softened butter in a stand mixer for 3 minutes.
  11. Beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough of the heavy cream or milk to make a spreadable consistency. 
  12. Beat the frosting on high for 3-4 minutes or until very fluffy. 
  13. Make the strawberry filling by sprinkling the granulated sugar over the finely diced strawberries.