Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

Moist vanilla cupcakes topped with swirls of pink strawberry buttercream and colorful sprinkles — classic, nostalgic, and impossible to resist.

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Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

For the strawberry buttercream:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp strawberry puree or jam
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Sprinkles (optional)

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Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with 12 liners.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. Mix dry ingredients and add to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
5. Make frosting: Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
6. Decorate with sprinkles and enjoy!

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