Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream Frosting – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Cupcakes:
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup strawberries, finely chopped
• For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
• 1/4 cup fresh mashed or blended strawberry puree
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups Confectioners' sugar