09/24/2025
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup milk
1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
For the streusel topping:
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup brown sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3–4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup finely chopped strawberries (optional, for strawberry flavor)
Instructions
1. Bake the cupcakes
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, starting and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full and set aside.
2. Make the streusel topping
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter until mixture is crumbly.
Sprinkle over each cupcake before baking.
3. Bake
Bake cupcakes 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
4. Make the frosting
Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until desired consistency.
Mix in vanilla and chopped strawberries if using.
5. Assemble
Frost cooled cupcakes with strawberry buttercream and, optionally, top with extra streusel crumbs for added crunch.