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Multiple strawberry shortcake cupcakes on a red background.

Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 21 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 555kcal
All the flavors of strawberry shortcake—now in a cupcake! Perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients

For the Butter Cake:

  • 2 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 5 ½ cups flour
  • 4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups whole milk

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 18 oz container strawberries washed, dried, and sliced
  • 1 large piping bag with a star tip

Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners
  • Beat the butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined
  • Mix in the vanilla extract
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda
  • Gradually alternate adding the milk and dry ingredients to the batter, mixing until smooth
  • Fill the cupcake liners ¾ full with batter
  • Bake for 21 minutes until lightly golden brown
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely

For the Whipped Cream:

  • Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a stand mixer until stiff peaks form
  • Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a star tip

To Assemble the Cupcakes:

  • Finely chop ½ cup of the sliced strawberries
  • Remove 12 cupcakes from their liners
  • Slice off the tops of these cupcakes and set aside (discard or enjoy the bottoms)
  • Pipe a ring of whipped cream on top of the remaining 12 cupcakes
  • Add a few sliced strawberries over the whipped cream
  • Place the reserved cupcake tops over the strawberries and whipped cream
  • Pipe another dollop of whipped cream on top
  • Spoon about 1 tsp of chopped strawberries over the whipped cream
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg