Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes, combining classic red velvet flavor with a fresh strawberry twist. Each moist cupcake is topped with a creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting infused with a hint of vanilla, making them perfect for any celebration or sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Batter
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
- 1/2 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen, blended)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Cake Mix: In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, melted butter (cooled), milk, vanilla extract, and sour cream or yogurt. Mix together until the batter is smooth but avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Puree fresh or thawed strawberries in a blender until smooth, then gently fold the strawberry puree into the cake batter, evenly distributing the flavor.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Cupcakes: Remove the cupcakes from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring the frosting will not melt upon application.
- Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Adjust powdered sugar amount to achieve desired frosting consistency and sweetness.
- Frost Cupcakes: Once cupcakes have cooled completely, pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top for a delicious finish.
Notes
- Make sure the melted butter is cooled before mixing with eggs to avoid cooking them.
- For best strawberry flavor, use fresh ripe strawberries; frozen can be used but thaw and drain excess liquid.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- The frosting consistency can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar for a stiffer frosting or a splash of milk for creaminess.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes, red velvet cake, strawberry puree, cream cheese frosting, dessert cupcakes, holiday cupcakes
