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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes for Your Party

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Light and fluffy Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. The perfect easy treat for dessert lovers!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for whipped cream
  • fresh strawberries for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  10. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form to prepare the whipped cream.
  11. Pipe or spread whipped cream onto each cooled cupcake and garnish with fresh strawberries.

Notes

Berry Texture: I always pat my diced strawberries dry with a paper towel before folding them into the batter to prevent extra moisture from making the cupcakes soggy.
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