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A delicious plate of Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

These delightful cupcakes combine the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake into a convenient, bite-sized treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes
  • 226 g butter I like Kerrygold unsalted butter for this
  • 350 g sugar
  • 4 eggs room temperature, about 70°F
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 425 g flour I always use King Arthur all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 300 ml milk
For the buttercream
  • 454 g butter softened to room temperature for a smooth whip
  • 480 g powdered sugar sifted to remove lumps
  • 75 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
For the strawberry filling
  • 640 g strawberries diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 15 g sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two 12-cup muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  5. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Dice strawberries and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  7. In a clean mixing bowl, beat the softened butter for 2-3 minutes, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
  8. Spread a thin layer of frosting on each cooled cupcake and pipe a border of frosting. Fill the center with strawberry filling.

Notes

Ensure the eggs and butter are at room temperature for best results. You can refrigerate the cupcakes if not serving immediately.