Name: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 1 h 33 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh ripe strawberries; 6 small or medium strawberries; 1 Tbsp (12g) granulated sugar; 172 grams (1 1/2 cups) cake flour, spooned and leveled; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp fine sea salt; 200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar; 60 mL (1/4 cup) canola oil; 56 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 large (60g) egg whites; 2 tsp vanilla bean paste; 56 grams (1/4 cup) sour cream; 4 ounces (1/2 cup) strawberry reduction, room temperature; 227 grams (2 sticks/1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature; 480 grams (4 cups) powdered sugar, spooned and leveled; 2 ounces (1/4 cup) strawberry reduction, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste; tiny pinch of fine sea salt

Description

Indulge in these delightful Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes that are bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. Topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and macerated strawberry slices, these cupcakes are a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

Units Scale

Strawberry Reduction

1 lb fresh ripe strawberries

Strawberry Topping

6 small or medium strawberries
1 Tbsp (12g) granulated sugar

Strawberry Cupcakes

172 grams (1 1/2 cups) cake flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp fine sea salt
200 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
60 ml (1/4 cup) canola oil
56 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large (60g) egg whites
2 tsp vanilla bean paste
56 grams (1/4 cup) sour cream
4 ounces (1/2 cup) strawberry reduction, room temperature

Mascarpone Frosting

227 grams (2 sticks/1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
480 grams (4 cups) powdered sugar, spooned and leveled
2 ounces (1/4 cup) strawberry reduction, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
tiny pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Strawberry Reduction
Cut the stems off the strawberries and pulse in a food processor. Cook the puree in a pot until reduced by half. Set aside to cool.
Strawberry Topping
Slice strawberries and mix with sugar. Refrigerate until needed.
Strawberry Cupcakes
Prepare batter, fill cupcake liners, and bake until done. Let cool before frosting.
Mascarpone Frosting
Beat butter until fluffy, then add sugar, salt, vanilla, and strawberry reduction. Frost cupcakes and top with strawberries.

Notes

Weighing batter ensures consistency.
Cupcake batter is pink; do not expect browning.
Refrigerate for 4-5 days.
Enhance color with food coloring or strawberry powder.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: Approx. 280 kcal
Sugar: Approx. 25g
Sodium: Approx. 120mg
Fat: Approx. 15g
Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
Fiber: Approx. 1g
Protein: Approx. 2g
Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg