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Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe Best Real Fruit

Professional-grade strawberry cupcakes featuring a natural strawberry reduction for intense flavor and a silky pink fruit frosting.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry Reduction
  • 2 lbs Fresh Strawberries pureed
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
Cupcake Batter
  • 2.5 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup Unsalted butter room temperature, cubed
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Strawberry reduction completely cooled
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla bean paste

Method
 

  1. Reduce the strawberry puree in a saucepan over low heat for 25 minutes until it thickens by half; cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and mix dry ingredients with cubed butter until a sandy texture is achieved.
  3. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of the reduction; slowly add to the dry ingredients.
  4. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes until an internal temp of 205°F is reached.
  5. Whip frosting ingredients, including the remaining reduction and strawberry powder, until light and pipeable.

Notes

The strawberry reduction is the key to preventing soggy cupcakes. Ensure it is cooled to room temperature before adding to the batter and chilled before adding to frosting.