Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

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Everyone’s favorite summer dessert in cupcake form! Baked from scratch, Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are made with a soft vanilla cake, filled with sweet strawberry compote, and topped with a light and fluffy stabilized whipped cream frosting.

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Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

  • Author: annamuller
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

Delicious summer dessert in cupcake form, featuring a soft vanilla cake filled with strawberry compote and topped with stabilized whipped cream frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  5. Alternately mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before filling.
  9. Prepare the strawberry compote by cooking the strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat until they break down.
  10. Make the whipped cream by beating heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, adding gelatin for stabilization.
  11. Fill the cooled cupcakes with strawberry compote and top with whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, chill the whipped cream before using. Store cupcakes in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: strawberry shortcake, cupcakes, summer dessert, baking

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