Strawberry Cupcakes – Sweet Easy Recipes for Summer Dessert Wins
If I had a dollar for every time these strawberry cupcakes disappeared off the cooling rack before the frosting even had a chance—I’d be rich. These cupcakes bring all the charm of a summer picnic, without the sunburn or ants. They’re soft, fluffy, and bursting with strawberry flavor that actually tastes like strawberries, not some mystery pink flavoring from a lab.
We’re talking homemade, from-scratch batter that’s simple enough to whip up on a weeknight but still special enough for birthday parties or bake sales. The secret? Fresh strawberries blended into the batter and folded into the frosting. I know what you're thinking—yes, you *do* need a full cup of them. Trust me.
This recipe checks all the boxes: quick and easy recipes, easy cake recipes, air fryer desserts easy recipes, simple desserts with few ingredients, and—of course—sweet easy recipes. If you're into easy homemade recipes with real flavor and zero drama, you’re in the right kitchen.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.