Easy Strawberry Cupcakes

Strawberries and a bit of food coloring give these cupcakes a delightful red hue. Top with cream cheese frosting and blueberries for the perfect 4th of July treat.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 198 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 3 drops red food coloring, or as needed
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 1.75 cups pureed strawberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.

Step 3

Beat sugar, pureed strawberries, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour, mixing until just incorporated. Stir food coloring into strawberry batter until color is even. Divide batter into prepared muffin cups.