These adorable piggy cupcakes are as fun to make as they are to eat! With a soft, strawberry-filled cake, creamy pink frosting, and cute piglet decorations, they’re perfect for kids’ parties, baby showers, or a fun baking day.
Why You’ll Love These Cupcakes
✔ Soft & Fluffy – A light, moist vanilla-strawberry cupcake base.
✔ Real Strawberries – Fresh diced strawberries add natural sweetness.
✔ Cute & Fun – The piggy design makes them irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour – Gives structure.
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder – Helps the cupcakes rise.
- ¼ tsp salt – Enhances flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened – For richness and moisture.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar – Adds sweetness.
- 2 large eggs – Provides structure and fluffiness.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – Adds depth of flavor.
- ½ cup milk – Keeps the cupcakes soft.
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced – For fruity bursts of flavor.
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – The base for creamy frosting.
- 2 cups powdered sugar – Sweetness and texture.
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk – For smooth consistency.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract – For flavor.
- Pink food coloring – To make the frosting piggy-pink!
For Decoration
- Fresh strawberries – Sliced into rounds for snouts, small pieces for ears.
- Chocolate sprinkles – For eyes and eyebrows.
- Mini chocolate chips – For nostrils.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cupcakes
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
Gently fold in diced strawberries.
Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling about ¾ full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
Step 2: Make the Frosting
Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla extract and heavy cream.
Mix until fluffy and smooth. Add pink food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
Step 3: Assemble the Piggy Faces
Frost the cupcakes with pink frosting.
Place a strawberry slice in the center as the piggy snout.
Add mini chocolate chips on the snout for nostrils.
Use small strawberry pieces for the ears.
Add chocolate sprinkles for eyes and eyebrows.
Serving & Storage
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Calories: 280 kcal per cupcake
Storage Tips
✔ Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
✔ Refrigerate: Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
✔ Freeze: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months. Thaw before decorating.
Tips for Perfect Piggy Cupcakes
✔ Use gel food coloring – Keeps the frosting vibrant without making it runny.
✔ Cool cupcakes completely – Prevents frosting from melting.
✔ Make ahead – Bake cupcakes a day in advance and frost before serving.
✔ Mix up the decorations – Use candy eyes or pink fondant for even cuter piggy faces!
Final Thoughts
These Strawberry Piggy Cupcakes are the perfect mix of adorable and delicious! Whether you’re baking for a party, a fun family treat, or just because, they’re guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
Give them a try and let me know how they turn out!