Strawberry Cupcakes With Strawberry Buttercream | Just A Pinch

Ingredients

• ## FOR THE CUPCAKES:
• 2/3 cup(s) whole fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup(s) whole milk
• 1 cup(s) sugar
• 1 - egg, room temperature
• 2 - egg whites, room temperature
• ## FOR THE STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM:
• 1/2 cup(s) whole fresh strawberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1 cup(s) unsalted butter, slightly cold
• - pinch of salt
• 3 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract