Description
These white chocolate strawberry cupcakes are soft, fruity, and topped with creamy frosting—perfect for parties, gifts, or spring baking.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup strawberry puree (from fresh or frozen strawberries)
¼ cup milk (room temperature)
¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
For the white chocolate frosting:
1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the strawberry puree by blending fresh or thawed frozen strawberries until smooth. Strain if you want a smoother texture, then measure out ½ cup and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl—flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla, then mix in the strawberry puree, milk, and sour cream until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added, to avoid dense cupcakes.
If using frozen strawberries, make sure to thaw and drain them before pureeing.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Add a bit of strawberry jam in the center of each cupcake before baking for a delicious surprise.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: DESSERT
- Cuisine: AMERICAN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320