Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

all purpose flour

1 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (at room temperature)

1 cup

granulated sugar

egg

egg whites

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1/4 cup

whole milk

1 cup

finely chopped strawberries

12 tbsp

unsalted butter (softened)

3 cups

powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy, plus more if needed)

3 tbsp

fresh strawberry puree (see note)

1/4 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 tbsp

strawberry jam

Fresh strawberries (to garnish (optional))