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Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes
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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Gluten-Free Strawberry Cupcakes, a treat that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with a rich strawberry buttercream frosting. These cupcakes are not only perfect for special occasions like birthdays and picnics but also make for a sweet everyday dessert. Their light and fluffy texture ensures they are a crowd-pleaser, even among those without gluten sensitivities.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (For dairy-free use Smart Balance butter.)
  • 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk (Dairy-free use unsweetened almond milk.)
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberry reduction
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Dairy-free use Smart Balance butter)
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2–4 tablespoons milk (Dairy-free use unsweetened almond milk)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Wash, hull, and chop strawberries; mix with sugar and lemon juice to macerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients alternating with milk mixed with vinegar.
  5. Fold in the prepared strawberries and strawberry reduction.
  6. Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool cupcakes before frosting them generously with strawberry buttercream.

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Find it online: https://glutenfreecookingguide.com/gluten-free-strawberry-cupcakes/

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