Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Strawberry shortcake is a classic American dessert that dates back to the 19th century. It became popular during the summer months when fresh strawberries were in season.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, top each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of fresh strawberry.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Sugars 22g
- 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.