Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing

 These Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing will most definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

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Whenever I have to choose between a chocolate dessert and a fruit-flavored dessert, I will almost always go for the chocolate option. Most people who know me would probably be in shock, if I chose differently.

But, come Spring (it’s almost here, right?!?), I want all the lighter, fruitier flavors.

I decided to make these Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing because they are delicious as both a Valentine’s Day treat and for all the upcoming Spring gatherings! Can you tell my mind is firmly set on sunshine and warmer weather?

I wanted a cupcake as close to a fresh strawberry cream cake as possible. I use fresh strawberries in both the cake portion and the icing. Combining the fresh berries with pure vanilla extract resulted in a nice balance of flavors.

These cupcakes are moist and delicious, with bursts of sweet strawberries in every single bite! This was a huge wake up call for me that maybe sometimes I should take a pass on all the yummy chocolate goodies and choose the fruit ones instead!

Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Mix and set aside.

Puree the strawberries by blending about 10 strawberries in a blender, and set aside.

Create!

In an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.  Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract, milk, and strawberry puree.

Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture until everything is well incorporated.

Fill the muffin cups about 2/3^rds full.

Bake the cupcakes for 14-16 minutes. Check to see if they are fully done baking by inserting a toothpick into the middle. When it comes out clean, they are done! Let cool completely before adding the icing.

To make the icing, add all the ingredients to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Mix together all the ingredients for the icing until smooth. If the icing is too runny, gradually add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is achieved.

Present!

Top the cooled Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with the icing using a piping bag and tip, or a butter knife.

Top with a slice of strawberry or chopped strawberries, if desired.

Enjoy!

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Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

16 mins

Total Time

31 mins

 

These Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Vanilla Icing will most definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Keyword: strawberry cupcakes, strawberry vanilla cupcakes

Servings: 12 cupcakes

Calories: 346 kcal

Author: Lauren

Ingredients

Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes

• 1 1/4 Cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 Cup butter * softened
• 3/4 Cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 Cup whole milk
• 3/4 Cup strawberry puree

Strawberry Vanilla Icing

• 4 Cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 Cup butter * softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons strawberry puree

Instructions

Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

2. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Mix and set aside. Puree about 10 strawberries in a blender and set aside.

3. In an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.  Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract, milk, and strawberry puree. 

4. Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture until everything is well incorporated.

5. Fill the muffin cups about 2/3^rds full. Bake the cupcakes for 14-16 minutes. Check to see if they are fully done baking by inserting a toothpick into the middle. When it comes out clean, they are done! Let cool completely before adding the icing.

Strawberry Vanilla Icing

1. In an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, mix together all the ingredients for the icing until smooth. If the icing is too runny, gradually add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is achieved.

2. Top the cooled Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with the icing using a piping bag and tip, or a butter knife.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional Information per Serving: 346 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 56g carbohydrates (1g fiber, 46g sugar), 3g protein

** nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the brands you use and any alterations you make to the recipe.