Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Delightful Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe!

Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

These Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes are soft, rich, and bursting with fruity flavor. Topped with creamy frosting, they’re the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and totally irresistible for any occasion.
Hit the Rating button
Print Pin
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 290kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cupcake/muffin pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • Spatula
  • Blender (for strawberry puree)
  • Ice cream scoop or spoon (for even batter portioning)
  • Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients

Strawberry Red Velvet Cake:

  • 1 box red velvet cake
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 C. melted butter cooled
  • 1/2 C. strawberries pureed in the blender
  • 1/4 C. milk
  • 2/3 C. sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 C. butter softened
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3-4 1/2 C. powered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and sour cream (or yogurt).
    In a large bowl, mix the red velvet cake mix, eggs, melted butter, milk, vanilla, and sour cream (or yogurt).
  • Blend strawberries until smooth, then stir into the batter.
    Blend strawberries until smooth, then stir into the batter.
  • Mix everything until smooth and well combined don’t overmix.
  • Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
    Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake for 20–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • While they cool, beat together butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar to make the frosting.
    While they cool, beat together butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar to make the frosting.
  • Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberry slices (optional).
    Once cooled, frost the cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberry slices (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg