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Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes are a delightful blend of fresh fruit flavors and creamy frosting, perfect for a fresh and fruity dessert. The cupcakes feature a moist, pink-hued batter made with pureed strawberries and kiwis, baked to perfection and topped with a luscious strawberry kiwi cream cheese frosting. Ideal for parties, celebrations, or any time you want a sweet treat with a tropical twist.

Ingredients

Cupcake Batter

  • 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
  • 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup vanilla almond milk (or coconut milk or regular milk)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Kiwi Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 strawberries (diced)
  • 1 kiwi (peeled and diced)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cupcakes.
  2. Prepare Fruit: Peel the kiwis using a vegetable peeler and slice both the kiwis and strawberries for blending.
  3. Puree Fruit: Place the sliced kiwis and strawberries into a blender or food processor and blend until you get a smooth puree. Set this aside for later use in the batter.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to distribute the leavening and salt evenly.
  5. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Add Wet Ingredients: To the butter-sugar-egg mixture, add the vegetable oil, vanilla almond milk, vanilla extract, and the prepared fruit puree. Mix until all wet ingredients are fully incorporated using a hand mixer or electric stand mixer.
  7. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter forms a uniform dark pink color, ensuring it is well combined but not over mixed.
  8. Fill Muffin Pans: Pour the batter evenly into pre-lined muffin pans, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin pans in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  10. Prepare Frosting Fruit: While cupcakes bake, peel and dice the strawberries and kiwi that will be added to the frosting.
  11. Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and diced fruit. Use an electric hand mixer to blend everything into a smooth, creamy frosting with bits of fresh fruit.
  12. Frost Cupcakes: Once cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them using a piping bag with a tip for a decorative effect or simply spread the frosting on top with a knife.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
  • If you prefer a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based cream cheese and butter alternatives.
  • For a more intense fruit flavor, you can add additional diced strawberries or kiwi on top of the frosting as a garnish.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the cream cheese frosting fresh.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/strawberry-kiwi-cupcakes-recipe/