Strawberry Creamsicle Cupcakes
Strawberry Creamsicle Cupcakes are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Featuring a fluffy vanilla cake infused with fresh strawberries and topped with rich, creamy orange frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any occasion—from picnics to birthday parties. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will have everyone asking for your recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (finely chopped)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients while alternating with milk if using. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared muffin pans, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and orange zest until soft peaks form. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg