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5 from 2 votes

Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

Strawberry Cupcakes with fresh strawberries right in the cupcake batter! They're topped with an out-of-this-world strawberry whipped cream frosting. These cupcakes are not too sweet but loaded with so much strawberry flavor. Just right to serve for birthday parties, picnics, and everything in between!
Author: Little Spice Jar

Ingredients

Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3-4 medium strawberries
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5.3 oz 1 container strawberry greek yogurt (see note)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk

Frosting:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons strawberry jelly
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line muffin pans with paper liners, set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. In a food processor, pulse the strawberries until they turn into small pieces, do not puree them. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in the yogurt and continue to beat. When mixed, add the eggs, one at a time, waiting for each to incorporate before adding the next. Add the vanilla. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture in 3 additions alternating with the 1/4 cup milk in 2 additions until just combined. Make sure to start and end with the flour mixture. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  • Divide the batter into prepared pans. Fill each up 2/3 full. Bake the cupcakes for 19-22 minutes or until a cake tester comes out with just a few crumbs. Let cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy whipping cream with the sugar on the medium setting until soft peaks start to form, bout 3-4 minutes. Add the strawberry jam and continue to beat until the whipped cream holds it's shape, 30 seconds. Do not over beat.
  • Frosting can be made one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered.

Notes

Regular strawberry yogurt can be used in place of greek yogurt.
Frosted cupcakes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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