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The Best Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes: Light, Fluffy

There’s a certain kind of joy that only comes from baking with fresh strawberries, the kind that makes your kitchen smell like summer and your heart feel a little lighter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Author: Chloe
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups cake flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Strawberry Filling

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries diced small
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam

Whipped Cream Frosting

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 6 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
  • Sliced strawberries for topping

Instructions

  • Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners to make cleaning up a breeze.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together your cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is light and airy. Set this aside for now.
  • In a larger bowl, mix together your buttermilk, milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, egg, and egg white. Whisk it all until smooth, it’ll give your cupcakes that soft, tender texture everyone loves.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mix, whisking until everything is just incorporated. Don’t overdo it, your batter should still be a little fluffy, not dense.
  • Scoop the batter into your cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Pop them in the oven for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Give them a gentle press in the center, they should bounce back.
  • While the cupcakes cool, prepare the strawberry filling. Combine diced strawberries and strawberry jam in a small bowl. The jam holds everything together while adding extra sweetness.
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small paring knife to cut a hole in the center of each cupcake, being careful not to go all the way through.
  • Carefully Take off the top of the cupcake and set it aside for later.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon of the strawberry filling into each well.
  • Gently place the cupcake tops back on, covering the delicious filling inside.
  • To make the frosting, whip the chilled heavy cream and vanilla pudding powder together until it forms soft peaks. It should be airy, soft, and firm enough to maintain its shape.
  • Pipe the whipped cream generously on top of each cupcake, creating a beautiful swirl. Finish off with a couple of fresh strawberry slices on top for that perfect touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • If you're short on time, you can freeze the cupcakes for a few minutes to help them cool faster.
  • For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter, it pairs perfectly with the strawberries!
  • When you’re cutting the center of the cupcakes, don’t cut all the way through. You just need to create a small well to hold that tasty strawberry filling.
Category: Cupcakes
Strawberry Filled Cupcakes