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 2/3rds 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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- 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 granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 Cup whole milk
- 3/4 Cup strawberry puree
- 4 Cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 Cup butter * softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons strawberry puree
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
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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.
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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.
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Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the flour mixture until everything is well incorporated.
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Fill the muffin cups about 2/3rds 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.
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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.
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Top the cooled Strawberry Vanilla Cupcakes with the icing using a piping bag and tip, or a butter knife.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
That’s funny – if there’s a chocolate option and fruit option for dessert, I always go for fruit. And I could go for these lovely cupcakes.
Dannii says
Oh that icing! I want to put it on everything! These look SO good.
Priya Shiva says
These strawberry vanilla cupcakes look perfect! My kid is a big fan of strawberries and will bake these beauties for him soon..
kim says
I can’t think of a better way to enjoy the last of the summer berries! Will be trying this for sure!
Demeter says
Pretty in pink!! It’s so nice to switch things up from the normal chocolate routine.