Description
Light, fruity, and utterly delightful, these Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are your next show-stopping treat. A soft vanilla cupcake base is filled with homemade strawberry compote and topped with luscious whipped cream and a fresh strawberry. Perfect for spring gatherings, brunches, or when you’re simply craving something sweet and refreshing. This easy recipe checks all the boxes: quick dessert, family-friendly, and ideal for birthday parties or summer picnics. If you’re on the lookout for new dessert ideas or sweet food ideas that come together easily, this one’s a must-try!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
2 cups strawberries, chopped (for compote)
⅓ cup sugar (for compote)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
12 whole strawberries (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
5. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour.
6. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely.
7. In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes). Cool.
8. Core the center of each cupcake and fill with strawberry compote.
9. In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
10. Pipe whipped cream onto each cupcake.
11. Drizzle with extra compote.
12. Top with a whole fresh strawberry.
Notes
Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
You can prepare the compote a day in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: strawberry dessert, cupcake recipe, shortcake cupcakes, easy baking, summer treat