Description
Irresistible Strawberry Shortcake Muffins are soft, moist, and bursting with fresh strawberries, topped with a sweet crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these muffins bring all the classic shortcake flavors in a handheld treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/3 cup sugar (for topping)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Sprinkle the tops with sugar for a sweet, crunchy topping.
- Bake 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool slightly, then optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter. These muffins are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2–3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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