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Strawberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and Strawberry Jam Filling Recipe

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These Strawberry Cupcakes feature a moist vanilla cake filled with homemade strawberry jam and topped with a light and fluffy strawberry cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced with fresh and freeze-dried strawberries, these cupcakes are a delightful treat for any strawberry lover.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Jam

  • 10 oz (283 g) quartered, fresh strawberries
  • 6 tbsp (75 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/4 cup (140 g) cake flour, spooned and leveled
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated white sugar
  • 5 tbsp (70 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz (114 g) cream cheese, cold
  • 2 1/2 cups (325 g) powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup (15 g) freeze dried strawberries

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Jam: Add the quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 15-17 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  2. Prepare the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. In a small bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on high speed until fluffy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add Egg Whites and Vanilla: Mix in the egg whites and vanilla at medium speed until the mixture is smooth and pale, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Incorporate Dry and Wet Ingredients: Alternately add the buttermilk and dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until incorporated. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners and Bake: Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool Cupcakes: Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5-10 minutes. Add the cold cream cheese and mix thoroughly until smooth.
  9. Add Powdered Sugar: Sift in powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed until all incorporated.
  10. Prepare Strawberry Powder: Pulse the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor until finely ground. This step should be done just before adding to prevent clumping.
  11. Combine Strawberry Powder with Frosting: Add the ground freeze-dried strawberries to the frosting mixture and mix on low speed until combined, then whip on high speed for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  12. Assemble the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, hollow out the centers slightly and fill each with the prepared strawberry jam.
  13. Pipe Frosting: Transfer the strawberry cream cheese frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip (such as Wilton 1M). Pipe a generous amount of frosting on top of each cupcake.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor in your strawberry jam.
  • Ensure egg whites and buttermilk are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.
  • Sift ingredients like flour and powdered sugar for a lighter batter and smoother frosting.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries add intense flavor and color to the frosting without adding moisture.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator due to cream cheese frosting; bring to room temperature before serving.

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