Description
Delightful strawberry cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting and crushed wafers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup crushed strawberry wafers for topping
- 1/2 cup strawberry frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and strawberry puree.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Top with strawberry frosting and sprinkle with crushed wafers.
Notes
- The use of fresh strawberries enhances the flavor of the cupcakes.
- You can substitute the strawberry frosting with other flavors if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg