Strawberry Cupcakes

These strawberry cupcakes are a delightful combination of sweet and fruity flavors. Perfect for any occasion, theyre sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam
• Pink food coloring optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients

Mix until just combined

Fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry jam

If desired, add pink food coloring for a more vibrant color

Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting and decorate with additional strawberries if desired

Enjoy your homemade strawberry cupcakes