Description
Soft and tender vanilla cupcakes filled with luscious strawberry goodness and topped with creamy frosting make the perfect dessert for any occasion. These strawberry-filled cupcakes are easy to make, bursting with fresh fruity flavor, and customizable to suit your taste buds.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Strawberry Filling:
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch
Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- To make the filling, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (5–7 minutes). Cool.
- Core each cupcake, fill with strawberry mixture, and replace the top piece.
- For the frosting, beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in milk and vanilla until the frosting is spreadable.
- Frost cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberries if desired.
Notes
Substitute fresh strawberries with raspberries or blueberries for a different twist.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Unfrosted cupcakes and filling can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 285 kcal
