Description
Delicious Vanilla Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes that combine soft cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- As needed Additional strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once cooled, scoop out a small portion from the center of each cupcake and fill with chopped strawberries.
- Top each cupcake with whipped cream frosting and a fresh strawberry for garnish.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the batter. Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and consider chilling your whipping cream for better volume.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg