Strawberry Cupcakes

A soft and light cupcake with a gentle fruit flavor, using fresh strawberry purée for a natural taste.

Ingredients

• 75g unsalted butter, softened

• 150g sugar

• 2 eggs

• 45ml oil

• 60ml milk

• 40ml strawberry purée (see note)

• 195g all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• optional: strawberry flavor and food pink color

Before You Start

• Butter should be soft, not melted

• Use smooth purée (no large pieces)

• Do not add too much liquid — balance is important

Method

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a cupcake tray

2. Cream butter and sugar until light and smooth

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until light and smooth

4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl

5. Add dry ingredients when the batter becomes smooth fluffy

6. Add milk and strawberry purée, and mix until just combined

7. Add oil and mix until combined

8. Portion batter evenly into cupcake liners

9. Bake for 18–20 minutes

10. Cool completely before frosting

What to Look For

• batter smooth and slightly soft

• light pink tone (subtle, not bright)

• soft, moist texture

• gentle fruit flavor

❌Common Mistakes

• too much purée → wet or dense cupcakes

• chunky purée → uneven texture

• expecting strong color → natural fruit is subtle

✨ Tip

This method works with other fruit purées like raspberry or blueberry — just keep the liquid balance similar.