
Cakes and Frostings
Strawberry Coconut Cupcakes

Servings
12 cupcakes
Level
Easy
Strawberry Cupcakes
- 1 cup finely chopped strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tbsp, divided
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 stick Unsalted Challenge Butter, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- shredded coconut, for garnish
- freeze dried strawberries, for garnish
Coconut Buttercream
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Salted Challenge Butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon coconut cream (or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Strawberry Cupcakes
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1Combine strawberries and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small bowl. Toss to coat and let sit for 20 minutes to release juices.
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2Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners and set aside.
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3Combine flour and baking powder in a medium bowl and whisk until well mixed.
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4Place butter, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3- 4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
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5Add dry ingredients and slowly mix until moistened, then increase to high and beat for about 15 seconds. Add strawberries and juice and mix until just combined.
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6Fill cupcake liners until mostly full of batter. Bake for 20- 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Coconut Buttercream
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1Combine butter and powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix until smooth. Beat in coconut cream and extract, scraping bowl down as needed, until smooth. To adjust consistency, add more powdered sugar to thicken or a teaspoon of coconut cream to thin.
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2Frost cooled cupcakes in a rosette, using a large star tip. Decorate with shredded coconut and a sprinkle of crushed freeze dried strawberries.