Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes
These delightful Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes are bursting with fresh strawberry flavor! A moist vanilla cupcake base is topped with a creamy strawberry frosting and a hidden surprise of fresh strawberries inside.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Fill each muffin liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cupcakes are best served fresh. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.