Real strawberry frosting –Indulge your taste buds with this delightful Yellow Cupcake topped with Real Strawberry Butter Frosting. This decadent dessert combines the lightness of a classic yellow cupcake with the luscious flavors of fresh strawberries, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you are celebrating a birthday, hosting a tea party, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, these cupcakes are sure to impress.
Yellow Cupcake with Real Strawberry Butter Frosting
To create the perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness, this recipe is designed to yield moist cupcakes with a creamy frosting that highlights the natural flavors of strawberries.
Ingredients
- For the Yellow Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- For the Real Strawberry Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the strawberry butter frosting and enjoy the burst of flavors!