Super Strawberry Cupcakes

These Super Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful treat that burst with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with strawberry lovers of all ages.

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, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup strawberry jam
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners

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

Set aside

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

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

Stir in the vanilla extract

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Gently fold in the finely chopped fresh strawberries

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

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 allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once the cupcakes are cooled, use a small spoon or a cupcake corer to create a small hole in the center of each cupcake

Fill each hole with a teaspoon of strawberry jam

Dust the tops of the cupcakes with powdered sugar

Serve and enjoy!