STRAWBERRY CUPCAKES WITH WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING

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Fresh strawberries are full of water, so they have a tendency to weigh down cake batters and make soggy cakes. That's why these strawberry cupcakes rely on strawberry jam or preserves. The concentrated flavor is just right for light and tender cupcakes. -Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves, warmed
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red food coloring, optional
FROSTING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam or preserves
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Press warm jam through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard pulp. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in strained jam and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk milk and sour cream until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture, beating well after each addition. If desired, stir in food coloring., Fill prepared muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, jam and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe over cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers. If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Emilia Brawanski
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success. All of her friends loved them.


abdi olol
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These cupcakes are so good! I love the way the strawberries and whipped cream frosting complement each other.


Kennzie May
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


tanna studio
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These cupcakes are beautiful and delicious. They're sure to impress your guests.


Anasoh Chimex
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Suii 123hh
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I made these cupcakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them. He said they were the best cupcakes he's ever had.


K A1
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These cupcakes are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.


master chef
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I've tried making these cupcakes with different types of berries and they all turn out great. I especially like them with blueberries.


Tara Pierce
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and they're not too small.


Sarfan Khan
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I made these cupcakes with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They were so excited to see how they turned out.


Rose Mary
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I'm not a huge fan of cupcakes, but these ones are really good. The frosting is especially delicious.


delin monyela
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These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, baby showers, and even just a fun weekend treat.


Mohsin Aki
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I love the combination of strawberries and whipped cream frosting. It's the perfect summer cupcake.


Leland Stroko
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These cupcakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Emon With Music
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Yuij Rajukage
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These cupcakes are delicious! The strawberries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the frosting.


Shahid Nadeem
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is light and airy.


Fahad Sikdar
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These cupcakes were a hit at my daughter's birthday party! They were so easy to make and the whipped cream frosting was a perfect complement to the sweet and juicy strawberries.