Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes – Easy Dessert Recipes for Any Occasion
There’s just something about the mix of strawberries, fluffy cake, and creamy frosting that feels like sunshine on a plate. These strawberry shortcake cupcakes take everything you love about the classic dessert and shrink it down into a perfectly portable treat. Ideal for potlucks, birthday parties, or a quiet evening with a cup of tea—they’re easy to make and even easier to eat.
I first made these after spotting a surplus of strawberries at the farmer’s market. They were practically begging to be turned into dessert. I used a light vanilla cupcake base, stuffed them with macerated strawberries, and topped the whole thing with a swirl of whipped cream. Did my kitchen look like a strawberry exploded? Yes. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
If you’re new to baking or just craving something sweet but unfussy, this recipe hits the sweet spot. You don’t need fancy equipment or professional piping skills—just a big mixing bowl and a love for strawberries. And let’s be real, who doesn’t have that?
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 tbsp sugar (for macerating strawberries)
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in batches, alternating with milk. Don’t overmix.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, toss chopped strawberries with sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Cut a small cone from the top center of each cupcake and fill with macerated strawberries.
- Top each cupcake with whipped cream and an extra strawberry slice if you’re feeling fancy.