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Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

4 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Mar. 22, 2024

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

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Test Kitchen tips
  • Check to see if the cupcakes are done by gently pressing on the tops—they should spring back. You can also try the classic toothpick test (make sure it comes out clean).
  • Cream whips up best when it's beaten in a chilled bowl with chilled beaters.
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    Strawberry Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

    4 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Cook Time 20 min
    Yield 16 cupcakes

    Ingredients

    • 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
    Text Ingredients

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line 16 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Press warm jam through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard pulp.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. 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

    1 cupcake: 353 calories, 21g fat (13g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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