Description
Delight your taste buds with these scrumptious Strawberry Filled Cupcakes topped with fresh whipped cream and garnished with strawberries. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
Filling and Topping:
- 3/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries (halved, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to the batter.
- Bake: Fill cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Fill cupcakes: Core cupcakes and fill with strawberry preserves.
- Whip cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Decorate: Pipe whipped cream onto cupcakes and garnish with strawberries.
Notes
- You can use store-bought whipped topping for convenience.
- Try adding lemon zest to the batter for a citrusy flavor.
- Refrigerate cupcakes until serving for best texture.