How do I bake fluffy strawberry cupcakes with whipped cream frosting?

Get ready for a burst of fruity delight with these fluffy strawberry cupcakes. Topped with whipped cream frosting, they're a dream come true!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake fluffy strawberry cupcakes with whipped cream frosting. Items include: all-purpose flour baking powder salt unsalted butter granulated sugar eggs vanilla extract whole milk strawberries

all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons
salt 1/4 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1/2 cup (softened)
granulated sugar 1 cup
eggs 2 (large)
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
whole milk 1/2 cup
strawberries 1/2 cup (finely chopped)

Take note
Caution: These cupcakes may cause intense cravings and irresistible temptation. Proceed with caution!

1

Gather Your Ingredients

Collect all the necessary ingredients for the cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 cup of whole milk, and 1/2 cup of finely chopped strawberries.

2

Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3

Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This may take a few minutes, but it's worth the effort!

4

Add the Eggs and Vanilla

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

5

Alternate the Dry and Wet Ingredients

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Don't overmix or your cupcakes won't be as fluffy!

6

Fold in the Strawberries

Gently fold in the finely chopped strawberries. Be careful not to overmix; you want the strawberries to be evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7

Fill and Bake

Spoon the cupcake batter into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8

Cool and Frost

Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting. Once cooled, whip up some fresh whipped cream and frost the cupcakes. Garnish with additional sliced strawberries if desired.