Creating Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes is simple when you follow these easy steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined.
6. Add Strawberry Puree: Fold in the pureed strawberries gently until evenly distributed.
7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Prepare Frosting: While the cupcakes cool, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
11. Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
12. Garnish: Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry for a beautiful presentation.

These steps will guide you in creating these delightful Strawberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes effortlessly!