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Egg-Free Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Deliciously moist vanilla cupcakes topped with a light and fluffy strawberry buttercream, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce acts as an egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh strawberries pureed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

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, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Make Strawberry Buttercream
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add the pureed strawberries and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
Frost Cupcakes
  1. Using a spatula or piping bag, frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream.
  2. Decorate with additional strawberry slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

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

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