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Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings

Description

Delight in these moist and flavorful Strawberry Filled Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting infused with freeze-dried strawberries. With a rich strawberry jam base and fresh strawberry puree in the batter, each cupcake is filled with a homemade strawberry filling that is both tangy and sweet. Perfect for celebrations or a special treat, these cupcakes offer layers of strawberry goodness and creamy frosting in every bite.

Ingredients

Filling

  • 32 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and pureed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup butter, cut into 1-inch pieces

Cake

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 cup strawberry jam
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and pureed
  • ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature

Frosting

  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground in a food processor (about ½ cup)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Puree 32 ounces of fresh or frozen strawberries in a food processor until smooth. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, then add the strawberry puree, lemon juice, and lightly beaten egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens considerably, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the butter until fully melted and incorporated. Allow the filling to cool slightly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  2. Preheat and Prepare Cups: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
  3. Puree Strawberries for Cake: Puree 16 ounces of fresh or frozen strawberries in a food processor until smooth to use in the cake batter.
  4. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer at medium speed to beat the softened butter and sugar until creamy and fluffy. Beat in the strawberry jam until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure full incorporation.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter and sugar mixture alternately with the strawberry puree, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until combined after each addition. Finally, add the buttermilk and mix until smooth and well blended.
  6. Bake the Cupcakes: Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner, filling about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the Frosting: In a food processor, grind the freeze-dried strawberries to a fine powder. Add the cream cheese and softened butter; process until creamy and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and process again until the frosting is smooth and well combined.
  8. Assemble the Cupcakes: Using a cupcake corer or a melon baller, carefully scoop out about a tablespoon of cake from the center of each cupcake to make a hollow space. Fill each hollow with the chilled strawberry filling. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting generously on top of each cupcake.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for best mixing results and to achieve a smooth batter.
  • Thaw frozen strawberries completely and drain excess water when required to avoid watery batter or filling.
  • The strawberry filling must be fully cooled and refrigerated before filling the cupcakes to prevent melting the frosting.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries can usually be found in specialty grocery stores or online and add an intense strawberry flavor and natural color to the frosting.
  • Store filled and frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting fresh.
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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