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Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

These Strawberry Cupcakes are moist vanilla cupcakes topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting. Made with simple ingredients like fresh strawberries, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla, they offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes are baked to perfection and decorated with a fresh strawberry frosting made by cooking down fresh berries with sugar and lemon juice.

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes

  • 100 g Granulated sugar
  • 113 g Unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 Egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 135 g All purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 120 g Whole milk (room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon White vinegar

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 170 g Strawberries (Cut into very small pieces)
  • 20 g Granulated sugar
  • ¼ tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 113 g Unsalted butter (82% fat, at room temperature)
  • 60 g Powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 226 g Cream cheese (full fat (33%+) eg. Philadelphia)

Instructions

  1. Prepare cupcake tin and preheat oven: Line your cupcake tin with muffin liners and preheat the oven to 175℃ / 347℉ (no fan).
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together for a few minutes until light and fluffy. This creates the base of your batter incorporating air for fluffiness.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract: Slowly whip in the egg to the butter mixture followed by the vanilla extract to blend the flavors well.
  4. Add milk gradually: While mixing, slowly pour the room temperature whole milk into the batter to combine the wet ingredients smoothly.
  5. Sift and fold dry ingredients: Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt over the wet batter. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold these in without overmixing to avoid tough cupcakes.
  6. Activate baking soda with vinegar: In a small bowl, combine white vinegar and baking soda; once bubbly, immediately fold this mixture into the batter to help the cupcakes rise and become soft.
  7. Fill cupcake liners: Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into each cupcake cavity, filling about three-quarters full to allow for proper rising during baking.
  8. Bake cupcakes: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to maintain moisture.
  9. Cool cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let them cool completely to room temperature before frosting.
  10. Prepare strawberry jam for frosting: Cut strawberries into very small pieces and cook them with granulated sugar and lemon juice over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until reduced to about 60g (⅓ cup). Allow to cool to room temperature.
  11. Make cream cheese frosting base: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened butter with an electric hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until creamy. Add sifted powdered sugar and continue whipping until pale and fluffy. Incorporate the full-fat cream cheese and whip for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  12. Add strawberry jam to frosting: Very slowly add the room temperature strawberry jam into the frosting one tablespoon at a time while mixing. Stop when the jam is fully combined and the frosting has a uniform pink color.
  13. Chill the frosting: Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up before decorating.
  14. Decorate cupcakes: Pipe the strawberry cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes in your preferred style.
  15. Serve and store: Serve cupcakes fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to prevent dense cupcakes.
  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor in the frosting.
  • The frosting can be made ahead and stored in the fridge; just bring to room temperature and whisk before using.
  • Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven as temperatures may vary.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/strawberry-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/