Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting
How to make strawberry filled cupcakes with vanilla cupcakes and a fresh strawberry filling. Easy recipe, topped with a homemade whipped cream frosting.
Then add the sugar and continue beating for about 30 seconds.
Add the canola oil and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, including the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Then gradually add dry ingredients to the mixture, alternating adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk.
Beat until everything is well combined; the batter will be thin. Then divide the cupcake batter into the cupcake liners, filling each one about 2/3 full.
Bake the vanilla cupcakes at 350° F for about 12 to 14 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Then allow them to cool on a wire rack.
Fill the cupcakes with about 1/4 teaspoon of the chopped berries, and then replace the cored portion of the cupcake.
To make the frosting, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl, beating until creamy.
Gradually add in the heavy whipping cream, beating the frosting until stiff peaks form.
Then add a spoonful of frosting to each vanilla cupcake, and top it off with a whole fresh strawberry, sliced strawberry, or a teaspoon of chopped strawberries.
Notes
*or granulated sugar.*or a good gluten-free flour. I prefer Authentic Foods Classical Blend or Cake Flour. And you'll also need xanthan gum, if it's not already included in the flour blend you use.*You can make your own buttermilk by adding about a tablespoon of distilled white vinegar for every 1 to 2 cups of milk. Stir and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes.*When hulling the berries, you want to remove any unripened, white spots in the berries because these spots take away from the flavor of the berries.CAN I USE FROZEN STRAWBERRIES?No, I don't recommend frozen strawberries. This recipe is best made with fresh, both for flavor and aesthetics. Frozen strawberries will add a lot of extra moisture that may actually ruin the cupcakes.