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These strawberry shortcake cupcakes are soft, sweet, and topped with fluffy frosting and fresh strawberries. A perfect summer dessert recipe for parties, birthdays, showers, and family gatherings.

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Soft buttery strawberry shortcake cupcakes topped with creamy vanilla frosting and fresh strawberries. A fun summer dessert perfect for birthdays, parties, brunches, and holidays.

Course Dessert
Keyword cupcakes, dessert, straweberry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup milk

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Topping

  • 3 cups chopped fresh strawberries

Instructions

Preheat Oven

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.

Make the Cupcake Batter

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract.

Add Dry Ingredients

  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
  2. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk to butter mixture.
  3. Mix just until combined.

Fill and Bake

  1. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
  2. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  3. Cool completely before frosting.

Make the Frosting

  1. Beat softened butter until fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and enough milk for spreadable consistency.
  3. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Frost and Decorate

  1. Frost cooled cupcakes.
  2. Top with chopped strawberries just before serving.

Recipe Notes

Fresh strawberries are best for topping.
Add fruit just before serving for best appearance.
Store covered to prevent cupcakes from drying out.
Refrigerate if storing frosted cupcakes with fruit.
Homemade frosting gives best flavor, but store-bought can be used.