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Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

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These Red Velvet Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes combine the rich, chocolaty flavor of red velvet with the fresh, sweet taste of strawberry shortcake. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and fresh strawberries, they’re perfect for any special occasion!

Ingredients

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For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:

  • 1 ¼ cups (160 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Whipped Cream Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Mix in red food coloring, buttermilk, and vinegar.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  7. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely.

2️⃣ Prepare the Strawberry Filling

  1. Toss diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
  2. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to release juices.

3️⃣ Make the Whipped Cream Frosting

  1. Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

4️⃣ Assemble the Cupcakes

  1. Cut a small hole in the center of each cooled cupcake.
  2. Fill with strawberry mixture.
  3. Pipe or spread whipped cream frosting on top.
  4. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

Notes

📌 Want Extra Moist Cupcakes? Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the batter.
🍫 More Chocolate Flavor? Increase cocoa powder to 1 ½ tablespoons.
🍓 Berry Blend? Mix raspberries or blueberries with the strawberries.
🔥 Make Ahead? Store cupcakes in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/red-velvet-strawberry-shortcake-cupcakes/