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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Deliciously moist cupcakes topped with a crunchy strawberry crumble and fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Strawberry Crunch Topping
  • 1 cup strawberry crumbs crushed freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 12 pieces fresh strawberries for topping

Method
 

Prepare Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Make Strawberry Crunch Topping
  1. In a bowl, combine the strawberry crumbs, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until crumbly.
Prepare Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until smooth.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Assemble Cupcakes
  1. Frost each cooled cupcake with the prepared frosting.
  2. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the frosting.
  3. Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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