Thank you. Or do you recommend storing in the fridge right away? Hi Christine! Lindsay, the flavor on these was amazing! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying them! I hope they worked out ok! This looks perfect for my daughter’s 4th birthday!If I want to bake this in two nine inch cake pans, how long do you think it may take? I imagine it’d change the texture of the cupcakes. And now my husband who does not like desserts is demanding that I make this into a cake for his birthday. Greetings Linsday from Sunny Durban, South Africa. Strawberry Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Cream Cheese Frosting will be one of our awesome desserts and they are not only festive, but scrumptious and full of excellent flavor! I want to shove that frosting in my face right now. Everyone loved them. THIS WAS AWESOME, the mix turned super soft, fresh and it tasted amazing. This recipe is easy to throw together with simple ingredients. ~ Nicole. I have made these several times now but just wondering if I were to leave the strawberries out of the cupcake would it be a good vanilla cupcake? And you like it as a cake? To have a fresher cupcake, I’d say one to two weeks. Do you boil down the puree before using it in the buttercream? I have made them several times now and have friends asking me to make them for their family gatherings. This looks like a great recipe. Excellent recipe, easily subbed yogurt for sour cream. Also, the top of the recipe says 12-14 cupcakes, but the nutrition info says there should be 24 servings. You could try replacing the butter and shortening with cream cheese and make a strawberry cream cheese icing. I like the recipe as a cake, but like you saw, it is a bit denser. Thank you Linda! Each cupcake is generously frosted with the most delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting and finished off with a light lemony glaze. I made these for a birthday. I’m planning on making this, but live at near 5,000ft altitude. My daughter’s birthday is in a couple weeks, I’ve made this recipe before and she really liked it. . Next time I’ll just fill them half way to get the full yield. These cupcakes are total perfection Lindsay! This made the perfect amount for this recipe. I just can’t load it to the comments. But when I ate it, the inside was a bit on the mushy side? Thank you! Thanks! This delicious Strawberry Vodka Cocktail is a perfect treat to end a long busy day or refresh yourself on a hot summers' day. They’re so delicious and such a hit! Hi, can’t wait to try. The strawberry flavor really comes through. Sorry! . so fresh and light. That would be wonderful. Do you think the cupcakes will still be ok by then? I baked them yesterday .. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a Sprinkles strawberry cupcake, I remember loving them. P.S. Pinned and shared on FB! If yes, how should I store them before putting them together? We had a lot of really good strawberries on hand (they were buy 1 pack, get 2 free at the grocery!) Thank you! Yes, indeed! I’m so glad you are happy with them! While cupcakes cool, make the icing. I’ve been wanting to give a makeover to the strawberry cupcakes I did back when I first started the blog. Mix on medium until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes) 3. 1 (10 oz) Bacardi Strawberry Daiquiri Frozen Mix (you know the one in the can) 2 each eggs 1/3 cup milk TT Vodka (optional) 1. All I know is that I wanted a delicious strawberry cupcake recipe and these Sprinkles strawberry cupcakes … Would you happen to know how to adapt this for strawberry cookies?! So glad to hear they are loved! These are absolutely gorgeous! I’m used to mixing the wet ingredients in one bowl and the dry in another and then adding one to the other, but it seems like everything in this recipe is mixed in one bowl. I’m wondering if the strawberries in the icing would be ok till 2 days from when I make it or would they spoil? Congrats for all your work, looks amazing! Chantal Singh Thank u. I also typically add 1 cup of the powdered sugar to the butter, then the puree, then the remaining powdered sugar and it comes out like a dream. FYI: I tried the cupcake recipe yesterday and made 1/2 recipe with strawberries and 1/2 recipe with blueberries. Made with Strawberry Vodka. I would think that’d be fine. About 1/4 teaspoon should be fine for the cupcakes. Stoli CRUSHED Mango is a premium mix of imported Stoli Gluten-Free Vodka CRUSHED together with real fruit juice. The sweetest Strawberry Conversation Heart Cupcakes. I made my own purée for the icing by boiling down 1/2 lb Strawberries and 1 Tblsp of Sugar until it’s like gooey jam and then blending it. I’m so glad you enjoyed them! If you prefer cupcakes without the icing, I’m sure they’d be great. Just made this and where the strawberry pieces are, it’s very mushy. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and baking power in a large mixing … Although i have to say that the icing was a little bit too sweet for me so next time ill be putting a little bit less on my cupcakes. And then the next day when I’m ready to put the cake together add the purée to the icing then? There are really two main steps. So glad you enjoy the recipe! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I felt like I needed to say thank you after using the recipe for so long. I just made them using self-raising flour and coconut sugar instead of flour, baking soda, baking powder and regular sugar…and they are absolutely delicious! Instructions said 3 cups powdered sugar. I just wanted to confirm that you use “salted” butter for the icing, and “non-salted” for the batter correct? Hi!! Meanwhile, make the icing. Beat the sugar and butter together until smooth and pale, then add the milk, vanilla and a little pink food colouring and beat until the icing is an even pale pink shade. I am in the UK so wandering how much butter should I add in grams please. How much does this batter make in terms of standard size  cupcake? I don’t think the salt would be a problem. I’ve been wanting to do it myself. Recipes said 4 cups powdered sugar. Take Care and have a supa weekend Just wanted to thank you for your response and follow up with my success story. Hi lifeloveandsugar@gmail.com I’m not sure why that would happen. Thank you for sharing! Marble 151 Surprise. Made these today and they’re absolutely delicious. Leave to cool. 11. bcuz I don’t have fresh strawberry right now ><. Just made some of my own. I’m glad your solution worked well! This recipe doesn’t call for reducing the puree, but you certainly could for a stronger flavor. Hi Jenny, here’s a conversion chart you can use for the older recipes. Three days might be pushing it just a bit for them to still be fresh. I’m sorry. I’m so glad you enjoyed the smores cupcakes! Hi! Can i substitue cream cheese for the sour cream ? I have tried pinning from the Bloglovin pin at the top but no picture shows up. Hello I am going to make these for my daughters 2nd birthday can I use frozen strawberries or do they have to be fresh??? Perfect amount of sweetness… Real berry flavour… It doesn’t get better than this. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Hi Lindsay, . I’ve had trouble with cupcakes in the past. I haven’t tried it so I’m not sure. You may find this post about my standard buttercream base helpful. I know that when baked in three 8 inch pans, it’s 35-40 minutes. Awesome! You can use greek yogurt, though it does change the texture of the cupcake a little bit and make it a little denser. THANK YOU!!! Wondering if it’s because it dorant call for salt and I used unsalted butter? At the bottom of each post, a little above the comments, is a line of social media icons that you can use to share posts – pinterest is one of them. Icing is typically thinner and more of a glaze with a glossier appearance and a more sugary taste. I love your strawberry cupcakes. Sorry if I missed but if we only have unsalted butter, how much salt do you recommend putting in to the mix? These look completely delightful! Will definitely make again. So fluffy and moist! I followed your recipe to the letter, but they didn’t really rise like I expected. You can use a blender. Slowly add 3 cups of powdered sugar. These look amazing! These look so delicious! They look lovely lovely… Can i have gram measurement please…. Triple the strawberry flavor! I could not add more sugar since it was sweet enough. I will have to try one of the other cake recipes you shared. It should be fine. Are this measurements enough for frosting a 3 layer cake? Fill cupcakes liners a touch more than half way. Such a good taste. It’s possible that they needed to be baked a bit longer. 2. Whether or not that works for you depends on how you want to use the cupcakes. See? The cupcake was a great hit with my family. One lady commented that she recently toured NYC looking for the best cupcakes and these topped them all ;). Maybe this is a dumb question but what “1/4 + 1/8 cup milk” means? Your cupcakes look and sound sooo inviting! Great recipe!!!!! I need to travel with the cake deconstructed and was worried about the stability of the icing during traveling. Thank you for all your help and sharing this delicious recipe! And, as good as the drink itself might be, is there anything better than taking a great combination and turning it into a cupcake? My vanilla cupcake will be coming your way soon, but first I just had to share these strawberry cupcakes. I also don’t know how much leavening is in self rising flour and if it’s enough or not. These cupcakes are the best. I love them and they’ve been a big hit. My friend goes to meetings every week & I often make something for her to take. Also, the cake batter started to separate before even getting them cupped in the pan. Can greek yogurt be substituted for the sour cream? This recipe is confusing if you are not a baker. Mix until combined. Thanks Rachel! But the strawberries get very moist when baked – maybe that is the mushiness you taste? I am not a fan of sorr cream. I love to decorate cupcakes for my kids’ birthdays and it’s fun to make them not just look good, but taste good too. Will they firm up as they are cooking? Hi. i want to try them but I dont have sour cream, any suggestions? And once I got them filled and frosted no one knew but me. Hi! They are a variation on the vanilla with a couple little changes and they are AWESOME! Not too sugary, and very moist and yummy. Seriously, just pass me a spoon. So yummy and really easy to make. what if I use strawberry puree made of frozen strawberries instead of chopped strawberries, is that will change the result ?? These remind me more of muffins, maybe that’s just how mine turned out but I will definitely make these again. They were Soooo good. We absolutely love this recipe and it is a special treat for my daughter with a nut allergy who can’t eat cakes from most bakeries! Is there something I did wrong ? Some people tend to think cream cheese icing is less sweet though. It being the week of Thanksgiving, I wanted something light and fruity the kids would enjoy. I’ve been looking for a Strawberry Frosting for a while. I don’t mind if they don’t look super professional. I just made these and they are very dense Best cupcakes I’ve ever made ???????? Wondering if you could freeze these at all? Thanks Anna! *. I would suggest using gel icing color so that you don’t thin out the frosting too much. I like how they aren’t overly sweet like bakery cupcakes. Just perfect! This helps the … This Strawberry Vodka Lemonade is made with fresh strawberry puree, fresh squeezed lemons and a honey simple syrup, plus vodka, of course! Frozen should be fine, just be sure to thaw them completely and pat them completely dry. Hi, has anyone attempted a cake from this recipe? I made these last weekend and they were incredible. She will love these, especially since they are made with fresh strawberries and homemade at that. My daughter has selected these as her birthdays treat for her 4th birthday at school tomorrow. Yes, you should use room temperature butter. You start by whisking together your dry ingredients, then add the wet and mix until smooth. Yay! One question, hope you can help me out: I tried these and had problems with the icing which became somehow running and the butter curdling. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and baking power in a large mixing bowl. 8.50. Pour/spoon the batter into the liners – fill only 2/3 full to avoid spilling over the sides. They were a hit! Yummiest cupcakes ever! Mix for 30 seconds with mixer on low. Just keep in mind it’ll be a little denser. And the best strawberry creation I’ve tasted. I’m glad everyone loved the cupcake! Do you think I could make the icing without the strawberry purée the day before and keep it in the fridge? A couple weeks before this Valentine's Day, a holiday we don't normally do anything for but have dinner just us, my husband and I both mentioned we wanted to do something more. I am wanting to use this recipe for a 3 tierd birthday cake. It’s not hot where we are now and I know the fridge tends to dry out cake. Get 40% off a case of mixed Argentinian wines! You don’t want to add more moisture from the berries. My husband doesn’t like cupcakes, cake or any sweet treats, but he absolutely loved these! 2. Thank you for the recipe and the inspiration! I substituted sour cream for Greek Yogurt and it came out great. These came out fantastic, even caused the husband to break keto! IN fact I’ve never made cupcakes but he loves them. Can’t wait to test them tomorrow. They really are the perfect strawberry cupcakes! And the cook time was not nearly long enough, even though I know all ovens take different times, the time was off by 8-10 min. Strawberry lemonade, without a doubt, is a flavor combination meant to channel the freshness and lightness of spring. They are amazingly delicious .. My family loved them so much .. So glad you enjoyed them! I am planning on making this recipe soon. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, sour cream and milk and beat on medium speed until smooth. Your email address will not be published. For two 9 inches, it’ll probably be a little longer. Though I guess technically it’s 3/8 of a cup. Spring doesn’t really seem to want to stick around. I have frozen similar cupcakes and they seem to do fine. I followed the recipe. As for storing them, you could leave them out for several hours but leaving them out too long in a closed container can cause mold to form. Reducing the amount of sugar can always affect the texture of the cupcake, but you could try reducing it a little bit. Here’s a recipe where I use freeze dried strawberry frosting, if you want to check it out. ❤️???? Thanks for a great recipe! I’ve made these cupcakes several times and they are a huge hit! Haha, thanks Trish! And because we use strawberry Jell-O mix in the cupcake batter, the cupcakes are an awesome … The taste and aroma are mesmerizing #strawberry #Vodka … Just letting you know. Hi, I live in Australia and when you just say flour is that self raising or plain?? I’m so glad you enjoy them! Have made these numerous times and they are loved. Start small and then add as needed so it doesn’t thin out too much. Hi lindsay… love your recipes so much. I’m getting ready to make them again, but only have unsalted butter in my fridge. Do you think this would work with blueberries instead? Is there a way to pin individual recipes from your blog. Can i use wholemeal flour with this recipe? It uses 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup of milk. Thank you Lindsay. Baked these for a birthday treat for the guys at the office and they ALL loved them. These look amazing! These look so great! I’ve tried a couple different strawberry cookie recipes, and they don’t hold a candle to these cupcakes!! Just wanted to say that I used the cupcake recipe (though not the icing recipe) for my son’s 5th birthday party and it was a huge hit. Lol. These cupcakes are absolutely gorgeous! I hope that helps! They look and smell delicious however the recipe only made 20 cupcakes and they are very small. I think the strawberries should be patted dry with a paper towel before adding them to the batter. Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – moist lemon cupcakes paired with fresh strawberry buttercream for the perfect combination of sour and sweet. My cupcakes tasted too much like flour, so I think this recipe may call for a bit too much flour. . Sorry I didn’t get to respond sooner. hi Lindsay! If they are still frozen and watery when you add them, they’ll add too much moisture to the cupcake. I did put a pinch of salt in the icing to counteract against the additional sweetness from the jam, and the icing was not too sweet (as I find many icings). Baked in two nine inch pans (done at 35 minutes). There are pieces of chopped strawberry in the cupcake and pureed strawberries in the icing. The key lime filling sounds delicious! Is there a way to make these less sweet in both the batter and icing without loosing texture? and I’m so glad to have found your recipe. The cupcakes fell in the centers quite a bit after cooling, but the frosting covered that right up! This cupcake batter has a mix of milk and sour cream. I want to make them together for her birthday, do you have any ideas? Cut the strawberries into halves – quarters for larger ones. However, would the extra powdered sugar added to the batter and frosting by the strawberries affect the texture of either? Thanks so much Jamie! It’ll probably be a denser cake, so it depends on what kind of texture you like. Thanks for your diligent work on the recipe. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. They were delicious! I’m sorry the icing was too thin. I’m using 8 in pans. I’ve made the the cupcakes for my daughter who has a nut allergy and she’s now requested a strawberry birthday cake! These look insanely delicious! Those are some delicious berries! There are a few things that could make them a little more dense – you want to make sure you measure the wet ingredients correctly using a measuring cup rather than the scoops used for dry ingredients. My 3 year old wanted to make strawberry cupcakes with me for Mother’s Day (awww he loves baking like his momma) and I found your recipe and everyone loves them! ???? Love these cupcakes…and your other strawberry recipes too! Hi, i have cake flour at home, can i use cake flour for this recipe? Just hoping the consistency will turn out okay. In a large jug, … They are for my son’s birthday. And making them is nice and simple. I just made these as a special treat for my daughter celebrating 18 months. Loved! I’m loving the sound of these cupcakes! I’ve used it for strawberry/white chocolate cupcakes and most recently to top homemade lemon cupcakes. When I get fresh strawberries from the farmers market this summer I am 100% going home to bake these right away. Simple yet tasty recipes are my favorite. Carolyn. But do have these strawberry cookies, if you’d like to try them. I was heavy into watching … I got 16 cupcakes out of this recipe- should I double the icing? Incredible! My daughter will love them! These recipes will be perfect! I would double it for a cake. Gorgeous! They're made with fresh strawberry pieces in the sponge, and a vibrant pink buttercream icingÂ. And how fun that you are from South Africa! or add more flour? Hmmm, I’m not sure that the butter would necessarily make them fluffier, but it should add to their moisture. Keywords: strawberry cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes recipe, strawberry cake recipe, strawberry frosting, strawberry buttercream frosting, strawberry dessert recipe, cupcakes from scratch, Tag @lifeloveandsugar on Instagram and hashtag it #lifeloveandsugar, Strawberry and Blueberry Oatmeal Cheesecake Cookie Bars. I can’t wait to check out the rest of your recipes. I think it’d be excellent with blueberries! tried today for mother’s day. Whats the different between sourmilk/cream with butter milk? Never miss a post - subscribe to receive emails! But it looks just gorgeous on top of these pretty cupcakes Lindsay!! Or do you just blend up the strawberries then mix that in?