Americas Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberries are not actually berries, but rather an aggregate fruit. Each ‘seed’ on a strawberry is actually a separate fruit itself!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

Print Recipe

Medium

Americas Strawberry Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Gently fold in the fresh strawberries.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and enough milk to make a smooth glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cupcakes.
12. Top each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a fresh strawberry.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 3g6%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.