Strawberry Cupcakes with Creamy Strawberry Buttercream

Bahan-bahan (20 porsi)

• 1 and 1/4 cups (200g) chopped strawberries, divided
• 2 and 1/3 cups (280g) cake flour* (spooned & leveled)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 2 egg whites, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120g) whole milk, at room temperature
• 1 cup (about 25g) freeze-dried strawberries
• 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 and 1/2 cups (420g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or whole milk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• salt, to taste
• optional, for garnish: fresh strawberries