Description
These Strawberry Cupcakes are a sweet and fluffy plant-based dessert bursting with fresh, juicy strawberry flavor. Made with simple, natural ingredients, they deliver moist and tender cupcakes topped with a naturally sweet strawberry frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these vibrant pink cupcakes offer a delightful twist on classic cupcakes with their refreshing taste and beautiful appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup plant-based butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Frosting Ingredients
- ½ cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your cupcake pan with paper liners. Wash, hull, and chop the fresh strawberries. Measure all ingredients accurately for the best results.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined. This ensures even rising and tenderness.
- Cream Plant-Based Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the plant-based butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy and pale, incorporating air for light cupcakes.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Strawberry Puree: Mix in the plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Gently fold in the fresh strawberry puree, keeping the batter light.
- Combine and Fill the Cupcake Liners: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Spoon the batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Whip together plant-based butter, powdered sugar, fresh strawberry puree, and natural gelling agent until smooth and fluffy. Adjust the consistency if needed for easy spreading.
- Frost and Decorate: Use a piping bag or spoon to frost the cooled cupcakes. Optionally, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or edible flowers for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter and plant-based milk for easier mixing.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients gently and just until combined to keep cupcakes light and tender.
- Puree strawberries fresh right before adding to maintain bright, fresh flavor.
- Check cupcake doneness at 18 minutes with a toothpick to prevent overbaking.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to avoid melting or slipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry cupcakes, plant-based dessert, vegan cupcakes, fresh strawberry dessert, natural frosting, moist cupcakes