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Strawberry Cupcakes

Delicious Strawberry Cupcakes Filled with Jam and Cream Cheese Frosting

Indulge in these delightful strawberry cupcakes filled with jam, topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Quartered
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 3 large Egg Whites
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure preferred
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Full-fat preferred
For the Strawberry Jam Filling
  • 1 cup Homemade Strawberry Jam Simmer fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thick.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Cold
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • stand mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Cupcake Tin
  • piping bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine quartered fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 15-17 minutes until thickened.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg whites and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  4. Gently alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the cupcake tin and fill each liner 2/3 full with batter. Bake for 16-18 minutes.
  6. To make the frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy, add cream cheese, then mix in powdered sugar and freeze-dried strawberries.
  7. Once cooled, hollow out the centers of the cupcakes, fill with strawberry jam, and top generously with frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for the best results.

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