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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream and Coulis Recipe

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Delight in these luscious strawberry cupcakes featuring a moist strawberry-infused cake, filled with fresh strawberry coulis, and topped with a rich and creamy strawberry Russian buttercream. Perfect for berry lovers and special occasions, this recipe combines fresh strawberries and classic baking techniques to create an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

Strawberry Puree

  • 700 g Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 125 g Granulated Sugar (Caster Sugar)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice

Strawberry Cupcakes

  • 180 ml Whole Milk
  • 80 ml Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 312 g Cake Flour
  • 350 g Granulated Sugar (Caster Sugar)
  • 1 ½ tbsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 227 g Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 175 g Strawberry Puree (from above)

Strawberry Russian Buttercream

  • 454 g Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 790 g Condensed Milk
  • 175 g Strawberry Puree (to taste, from above)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Puree: Place the strawberries and sugar in a high-sided saucepan over medium-high heat. If using fresh strawberries, add a splash of water. Stir occasionally as the strawberries break down and sugar dissolves. Use a potato masher if needed to help the process.
  2. Thicken the Puree: Allow the mixture to boil until it thickens and becomes slightly gelatinous. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the Puree: For a super smooth coulis, pass the puree through a fine mesh sieve. Otherwise, leave some small strawberry pieces for texture. Cover and cool completely before use.
  4. Prepare for Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 335°F (170°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until lightly combined, then set aside.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In the mixer bowl, combine cake flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed using the paddle attachment.
  7. Add Butter: Gradually add butter in small chunks while mixing on low until mixture resembles chunky breadcrumbs.
  8. Add Oil and Puree: Add vegetable oil and strawberry puree, then increase mixer speed to medium and beat for exactly two minutes.
  9. Incorporate Wet Mixture: Scrape down the bowl sides and add the milk/egg mixture slowly while mixing on low until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  10. Bake Cupcakes: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners. Bake for 18 minutes or until the tops are slightly springy to the touch.
  11. Cool Cupcakes: Let cupcakes sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare Russian Buttercream: Whip the room temperature butter on high speed for 5 minutes until fluffy.
  13. Add Condensed Milk: Reduce mixer speed to medium and slowly drizzle in condensed milk. Once fully added, whip on high for 1 minute until thick and glossy.
  14. Flavor Buttercream: Add vanilla extract and strawberry puree, then whip for another minute to combine evenly.
  15. Assemble Cupcakes: Once cooled, core out the center of each cupcake with a corer or spoon.
  16. Fill with Strawberry Coulis: Fill each hollow with 1 teaspoon of strawberry coulis. Optionally replace the cupcake tops back in the centers or leave them out.
  17. Frost Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the strawberry Russian buttercream on top as desired. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using fresh or frozen strawberries is possible; frozen fruit may require less water in the puree step.
  • Blending and straining the strawberry puree can be adjusted to your preferred texture.
  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for the best buttercream consistency.
  • Do not overmix cupcake batter to keep the texture light and tender.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • To store, refrigerate cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

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