Ready to meet your new favorite summer dessert! These strawberry cupcakes are light, moist, and the perfect cupcake recipes for June and July. But the best part is the lucious strawberry frosting recipe. This white chocolate strawberry frosting is insanely good – I could eat the whole batch with a spoon. Ready to try the best strawberry cupcake recipe? Let’s go!
White Chocolate Strawberry Cupcake
Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the warm, sunny days than with a delightful treat that embodies the essence of the season? Introducing my latest obsession: **Strawberry Cupcakes!** These little pieces of heaven are not only light and moist but also bursting with the sweet flavors of ripe strawberries, making them the perfect indulgence for June and July gatherings, picnics, or just when you need a little sweet something to brighten your day.
But wait—there’s more! The real showstopper is the luscious **White Chocolate Strawberry Frosting** that crowns these delectable cupcakes. Seriously, this frosting is so incredibly good, I could honestly eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon! Its creamy texture combined with the sweet, fruity notes of strawberry and a hint of white chocolate creates a flavor explosion that’s simply irresistible. You won’t be able to stop at just one!
Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy cupcake that’s filled with the vibrant taste of strawberries, only to be met with a rich and creamy frosting that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. Perfect for summer parties, BBQs, or a cozy night in, these strawberry cupcakes are sure to impress your family and friends—and let’s be real, they might just become your new go-to dessert!
Looking for more strawberry recipes? Try our strawberry pretzel salad, delicious strawberry bread, or frozen summer strawberry dessert.
Strawberry cupcakes
Here are the ingredients you will need to whip up this strawberry recipe:
- cake flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- butter
- granulated sugar
- eggs
- sour cream or plain yogurt
- vanilla extract
- milk
- strawberry puree or jam
- freeze-dried strawberries
- confectioners’ sugar
- white chocolate
- heavy cream, half-and-half, or milk
- fresh strawberries coated with 2 ounces melted white chocolate (optional)
Strawberry cupcake recipe
Let’s get started on some delicious cupcakes! First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grab a 12-cup muffin pan and line it with cupcake liners. Don’t forget to line a second pan with a couple more liners since this recipe makes about 14-15 cupcakes. Set them aside for now.
For the cake batter, you can either use store-bought strawberry jam or whip up your own puree! If you choose to make your own, now’s the time to do it so it can cool down. Just remove the stems and chop ½ cup of fresh strawberries, then cook them over low heat for about 5-10 minutes until they’re nice and mushy.
Homemade strawberry cupcake
Start by whisking together your cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set that aside for now.
In a mixing bowl, grab your handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat together the butter and sugar on high speed for about 2 minutes until it’s beautifully smooth and creamy. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed!
Next, add in your egg whites and continue mixing on high speed for another 2 minutes until well combined. Then, fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract, again scraping down the bowl as you go.
Now, switch your mixer to low speed and gently incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined. With the mixer still on low, slowly pour in the milk, mixing only until everything comes together—**you don’t want to overmix!**
Finally, whisk in 1/4 cup of reduced strawberry puree, making sure to break up any lumps. Your batter should be slightly thick.
Best strawberry cupcake recipe
Start by scooping your batter into the liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way. This will help you avoid any messy spills as they rise in the oven!
Bake your muffins at 350°F for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
HINT: Want to make mini muffins instead? You can whip up about 35 mini cupcakes, just bake them for 11–13 minutes!
White chocolate strawberry frosting
Once the cupcakes are nearly cool, melt some white chocolate for the frosting. In a microwave-safe bowl (I use a glass measuring cup), melt chopped white chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring each time, until smooth. Let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes—make sure it’s warm but not hot to avoid melting the butter.
Next, prepare the frosting: blend freeze-dried strawberries into a powder until you have about 1/2 cup. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Gradually add the powdered sugar and strawberry powder on low speed. Stir the cooled white chocolate until smooth and add it to the butter mixture. Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes until creamy, then mix in cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
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Mix for one minute until everything is well combined. Taste your frosting—if you find it needs a little extra thinness, consider adding another tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. If it’s too sweet for your liking, a pinch of salt can help balance the flavor.
Strawberry frosting recipe
Finally, it’s time to bring these cooled cupcakes to life! Top each one with a dreamy, fluffy pink cloud of frosting that’s sure to impress.
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Want to truly wow your guests? Consider topping your frosted cupcakes with a decadent white chocolate-covered strawberry! It’s a simple yet stunning finishing touch that’s sure to impress!
**Tip:** Making white chocolate-covered strawberries is super easy! Just melt white chocolate following the package instructions, dip your fresh strawberries into the luscious mixture, and place them on parchment paper to let the chocolate set.
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Keep frosting and decorating those cupcakes until they’re all just the way you like them! These treats are always a hit at company events and bake sales. My daughters raised thousands of dollars for their fundraiser by selling these delightful goodies!
Homemade strawberry frosting recipe
Make sure to cover your leftovers and store them in the refrigerator, where they’ll stay fresh for up to 5 days!
Summer cupcakes
These strawberry cupcakes are not just light and moist – they’re the ultimate treat for June and July! But the real star here is the luscious white chocolate strawberry frosting! Seriously, it’s so delicious that I could eat it straight from the bowl! These are my obsession!
HINT: IF you want your strawberry cupcakes to look pink or red, you will need to add food coloring. We like to make things more naturally in our kitchen.
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I know you are going to love these strawberry cupcakes – they are seriously so yummy!

Strawberry Cupcake Recipe with Strawberry White Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
Strawberry Cupcake
- 1 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vailla extract
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam or puree
Strawberry Frosting
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries about 25g
- 1 cup butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 6 ounces white chocolate melted and cooled slightly
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Instructions
- Let’s get started on some delicious cupcakes! First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F. Grab a 12-cup muffin pan and line it with cupcake liners. Don’t forget to line a second pan with a couple more liners since this recipe makes about 14-15 cupcakes. Set them aside for now.For the cake batter, you can either use store-bought strawberry jam or whip up your own puree! If you choose to make your own, now’s the time to do it so it can cool down. Just remove the stems and chop ½ cup of fresh strawberries, then cook them over low heat for about 5-10 minutes until they’re nice and mushy.
Make Strawberry Cupcakes
- Start by whisking together your cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set that aside for now.In a mixing bowl, grab your handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat together the butter and sugar on high speed for about 2 minutes until it’s beautifully smooth and creamy. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed!Next, add in your egg whites and continue mixing on high speed for another 2 minutes until well combined. Then, fold in the sour cream and vanilla extract, again scraping down the bowl as you go.
- Now, switch your mixer to low speed and gently incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined. With the mixer still on low, slowly pour in the milk, mixing only until everything comes together—**you don’t want to overmix!**Finally, whisk in 1/4 cup of reduced strawberry puree, making sure to break up any lumps. Your batter should be slightly thick
- Scoop your batter into the liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way. This will help you avoid any messy spills as they rise in the oven!Bake your muffins at 350°F for 20–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Make Strawberry Frosting
- Melt some white chocolate for the frosting. In a microwave-safe bowl (I use a glass measuring cup), melt chopped white chocolate in 20-second increments, stirring each time, until smooth. Let it cool at room temperature for 20 minutes—make sure it’s warm but not hot to avoid melting the butter.Next, prepare the frosting: blend freeze-dried strawberries into a powder until you have about 1/2 cup. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Gradually add the powdered sugar and strawberry powder on low speed. Stir the cooled white chocolate until smooth and add it to the butter mixture. Increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes until creamy, then mix in cream, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix for one minute until everything is well combined. Taste your frosting—if you find it needs a little extra thinness, consider adding another tablespoon of heavy cream or milk. If it’s too sweet for your liking, a pinch of salt can help balance the flavor
- Top each one with a dreamy, fluffy pink cloud of frosting that’s sure to impress
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Strawberry and White Chocolate Cupcakes
Get ready to discover your new go-to summer treat! These strawberry cupcakes are incredibly light, super moist, and absolutely perfect for June and July. But wait—what really takes them to the next level is the divine white chocolate strawberry frosting. Honestly, it’s so good, I could eat it straight from the bowl with a spoon! Are you ready to dive into the best strawberry cupcake recipe ever? Let’s bake!




























































