Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes

Fresh strawberries and kiwis are combined in these scrumptious Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes, topped with more fresh fruit in the Strawberry Kiwi Creamy Frosting. This delicious dessert recipe is easy to make and perfect for spring and summer picnics and parties!

In continuation with my season of strawberry recipes I decided to make strawberry cupcakes.

Then as I walked through the produce section of Trader Joe’s the kiwis started calling my name “Whitney, Whitney, put us in your strawberry cupcakes!”

I couldn’t say no to these cute little green guys so I picked some up and Strawberry Kiwi Cupcakes were born.

Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries (sliced)
• 2 kiwis (peeled and sliced)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup vanilla almond milk, coconut milk or regular milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Start by peeling the kiwi using a vegetable peeler.

Next, slice the kiwis and strawberries.

Place the fruit in a blender or food processor.

Blend into a pureed consistency, set aside and begin to make the batter.

First, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl.

Next cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl, then add the eggs one at a time and mix well.

Add the oil, almond milk, vanilla extract and fruit puree.

Blend well then add the flour mixture.

Combine all of the ingredients until a dark pink batter forms.

Now pour the batter into pre-lined muffin pans.

Bake the cupcakes at 350° for 22-25 minutes.

How to make the frosting

To top these cupcakes, I used my go-to cream cheese frosting recipe and added fresh strawberries and kiwi. Simple and delicious!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Two 8 ounce packages cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 2 cups confectioners sugar (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 strawberries (diced)
• 1 kiwi (peeled and diced)

Start by peeling and dicing the strawberries and kiwi.

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer.

Frost the cupcakes with the strawberry cream cheese frosting, either using a piping bag with a tip, or simply spoon it on top of the cupcakes. Add additional sliced fruit as a garnish if you like!

These cupcakes are perfect for spring. They would be so cute at a picnic, birthday party or baby shower!

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