Description
These Valentine’s Day Strawberry Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate love! With a soft, moist strawberry-flavored cupcake base and topped with a fluffy, creamy strawberry buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a sweet and romantic treat. Whether for a Valentine’s Day celebration or just a special dessert, these cupcakes are sure to steal the show. #StrawberryCupcakes #ValentinesDayDesserts #CupcakeRecipe #StrawberryFrosting #ValentinesDayTreats #BakingWithLove #CupcakeLovers #SweetAndBerry
Ingredients
Scale
For the Strawberry Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree (about 4–5 medium strawberries, pureed)
For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for consistency)
- 2 tbsp fresh strawberry puree (strained to remove seeds)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the Cupcake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes) using an electric mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, followed by the sour cream or yogurt, and then the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the strawberry puree until evenly incorporated.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners:
- Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake the Cupcakes:
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is fluffy and light. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Frost the Cupcakes:
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a spatula to frost the cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream frosting.
- Optional Garnish:
- Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry slice and a sprinkle of fun Valentine’s Day sprinkles or edible glitter for extra flair.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these sweet and festive strawberry cupcakes at your Valentine’s Day celebration or as a sweet treat for your loved ones!
Notes
- If you want a stronger strawberry flavor, you can increase the amount of strawberry puree in the frosting.
- For a non-dairy version, substitute the butter and sour cream with dairy-free alternatives like coconut oil and dairy-free yogurt.
- You can make the cupcakes ahead of time and freeze them, just make sure they’re fully cooled before wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg