Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream
Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream are delightful individual-sized vanilla or strawberry-flavored cakes topped with a rich, creamy buttercream frosting, often garnished with fresh strawberries or sprinkles. They typically include flour, sugar, butter, eggs, milk, and fresh or pureed strawberries, and are a beloved treat in American and Western baking traditions, commonly found at celebrations, bakeries, and home kitchens.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These cupcakes are high in carbohydrates and fats due to the sugar, butter, and flour, with moderate protein from eggs and dairy. They provide quick energy but are calorie-dense, with a rough estimate of 300-450 calories per serving, depending on size and frosting amount.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 cupcake (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, strawberry cupcakes symbolize joy and festivity in many Western cultures, often associated with spring and summer events like birthdays or picnics. Nutritionally, while they offer some vitamins from strawberries, their high sugar and fat content makes them an indulgent treat best enjoyed in moderation.
