"My homemade Strawberry Cupcakes are moist and tender, topped with swirls of fresh strawberry buttercream. It's the ultimate summer dessert!..."
INGREDIENTS
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16 ounces (1lb) strawberries, reduced to 1 cup of puree
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1 cup (20g) freeze-dried strawberries
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1/2 cup (118ml) vegetable oil
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3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup (96g) sour cream
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2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (285g) granulated sugar
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2 3/4 cups (330g) all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons (7.5g) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup (118ml) milk
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Pink food coloring (optional)
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1 oz bag of freeze-dried strawberries
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1 1/2 cups (339g) unsalted butter, cold
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6 cups (780 g) powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons strawberry jam (optional, see notes)
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2 teaspoons (10ml) pure vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream or milk
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Pinch of salt