Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes Delight (Printable)
Vanilla cupcakes filled with fresh strawberries and topped with light whipped cream for a sweet treat.
# What You Need:
→ For the Cupcakes
01 - 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/4 tsp salt
04 - 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
05 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
→ For the Strawberry Filling
09 - 1 1/2 cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
10 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
11 - 1 tsp lemon juice
→ For the Whipped Cream Topping
12 - 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
13 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
14 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ For Garnish
15 - 6 fresh strawberries, halved
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
04 - Add half the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix gently. Add the milk, then the remaining flour, mixing until just combined.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners (about 2/3 full). Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
06 - While cupcakes cool, combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until juicy.
07 - Once cupcakes are cool, use a small knife or apple corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill each cavity with a spoonful of the strawberry mixture.
08 - Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
09 - Pipe or dollop whipped cream onto each cupcake. Garnish with a halved strawberry.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between the tender cupcake and the fresh, juicy strawberry center creates the perfect bite every single time
- These look impressive but come together faster than youd think, making them your go to for last minute summer gatherings
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- Completely cool the cupcakes before filling or the whipped cream will melt right off the top
- The strawberry mixture needs at least 10 minutes to macerate—this step is what creates those gorgeous juices
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- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes before whipping the cream for faster, fluffier results
- If the strawberries are not very sweet, increase the sugar in the filling by another tablespoon