If you are looking for a simple dessert or cake idea for an occasion, then these Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes are a recipe you must try. They are super simple to make but look amazing!

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When it comes to cake, you can’t go wrong with delightful cupcakes. But not all of us have the time and the patience to make intricate cupcakes that look great.

These strawberry cupcakes are filled with pink sprinkles, for a tasty surprise when you bite into one. They are then topped with a homemade strawberry buttercream frosting and a strawberry slice.

Really simple but very effective and visually appealing. The recipe uses pre-baked cupcakes for ease, but plenty of other options are suggested later in the post.

You’re going to love these tasty cupcakes with homemade buttercream frosting! The sprinkles make them perfect for a party and a fun idea for any occasion.

If you want to try these Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes, here is everything you need to know to make them at home.

Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes

Ingredients

You’ll love the simple ingredients list for these strawberry cupcakes, filled with pink sprinkles for a tasty surprise in the bite and topped with homemade strawberry buttercream frosting and a strawberry slice.

And the best part is that your treats will be ready in no time using prebaked cupcakes.

You will need:

Strawberry cupcakes
Sprinkles
Pureed strawberries
Butter
Powdered sugar
Strawberries

Easy Substitutions And Additions

Customize your cupcakes with these simple substitutions and additions.

Cupcakes: Instead of buying cupcakes, you could make your own. You could make cupcakes from scratch or even use a cake mix.

Try with different-flavored cupcakes, such as chocolate or vanilla. The homemade strawberry icing will still make them taste amazing.

Fruit: Try using other fruits for different flavors. Mash up bananas and make banana frosting instead. Top the cupcakes with a slice of fresh banana or a dried option. Other fruit suggestions would be blueberries, raspberries, or kiwi.

How to make the Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

Step One: Slice and puree your strawberries. If it is easier, you can puree them in a food processor.

Step Two: Use the frosting tip to cut out the center of each cupcake, then fill with sprinkles, and put the top of the center that you took out back into the cupcake, gently pushing down on it.

Step Three: Add the butter and pureed strawberries to the mixer bowl (or medium bowl) and beat on high until creamy.

Step Four: Add half the powdered sugar, mix on low, then switch to medium. Repeat for the remainder of the powdered sugar, switching to high at the end.

Step Five: Add the frosting to a piping bag equipped with the tip you used in step 2, and pipe frosting onto the cupcakes in a circular motion, starting from one side, around the cupcake, meeting the end, then moving into the center and stopping.

Step Six: Gently push a sliced strawberry onto the top of the frosted cupcake.

Step Seven: Serve and enjoy your Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes.

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How to Serve the Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes

These cupcakes are best served as they are. You can serve them once they are decorated. Leave the slice of strawberry off the cakes if you are just prepping the cakes for later.

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How to Store the Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes

Due to the fresh fruit in the recipe, these cupcakes would be best stored in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last up to three days.

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Recipe Tips and Advice

Using the same tip for the icing and making a hole in the cupcakes makes them look more uniform. If you are not using a piping bag, you can just cut a hole out with a knife.
You could puree the strawberry with a hand blender instead of a food processor.
A stand mixer will make light work of the frosting, but you could also do it by hand with a whisk or a hand mixer.
Shop-bought cupcakes make this recipe easy to follow and are a great way to get children involved in the kitchen. However, you could make your own instead.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy: These cupcakes are made using pre-baked cupcakes, saving you time and effort without sacrificing flavor.

Visually Stunning: The pink sprinkles inside and the strawberry slice on top make these cupcakes a beautiful addition to any dessert table.

Deliciously Fruity: The homemade strawberry buttercream frosting adds a fresh and natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cupcake base.

Fun Surprise: The hidden sprinkles inside the cupcakes provide a fun and tasty surprise in every bite.

Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a birthday party, baby shower, or just a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

Kid-Friendly: A simple recipe that’s easy to follow, making it a great activity to involve children in the kitchen.

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Sprinkle Cupcake Recipe FAQs

Can you make this Vegan or gluten-free?
If you can buy vegan cakes or a gluten-free option, then it is very easy to make these Strawberry Sprinkle Surprise Cupcakes appropriate for those diets. To make these completely vegan, you must use plant-based butter for the frosting.

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