Indulge in the deliciousness of Strawberry Cupcakes with French Strawberry Buttercream. A perfect treat for strawberry season, these cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and topped with a rich buttercream frosting made from fresh strawberries.
1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 13 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly distributed.
3: Add the oil and butter to the dry ingredients and beat together until combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and paste, mixing until fully integrated.
4: Add the sour cream and turn the mixer to low speed while streaming in the milk. Scrape the bowl's edges and mix until the batter is smooth.
5: Add the chopped strawberries and mix to combine.
6: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3-3/4 full.
7: Bake for 16-18 minutes. Check if done by pressing on the center of the cupcake or using a toothpick.
8: Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
