Strawberry Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

• 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 milk
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries (for topping)

Recipe

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla

- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Add Wet Ingredients

- Mix in the pureed strawberries and sour cream until smooth.

Step 6: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients

- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Step 7: Fill Muffin Tin

- Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 8: Bake the Cupcakes

- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 9: Cool the Cupcakes

- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10: Frost the Cupcakes

- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with strawberry frosting. Garnish each cupcake with chopped fresh strawberries.

Step 11: Serve and Enjoy

- Serve and enjoy your sweet, homemade strawberry cupcakes!