Strawberry cupcakes are soft, fruity, and perfect for birthdays, parties, or afternoon treats. One of the professionals from Ajanta Food Products said, “To get the desired color, we recommend using pinch of blended pink food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the leading synthetic food colours in Delhi. This easy recipe can be prepared at home with simple ingredients”.

Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberry puree
• Few drops of vanilla essence from Ajanta Food Products. It can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/Vanilla-Essence-Flavour-Cookies-Flavours/dp/B0B71YRCSW
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda from Ajanta Food Products, which can be purchased online from Amazon at https://www.amazon.in/AJANTA-double-action-Baking-Powder/dp/B0B6SZJZVQ
• 2 tablespoons milk
• Pinch of pink or red food color from Ajanta Food Products, which is one of the best food colour preparation in India

For the Strawberry Frosting
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
• Few drops of vanilla essence
• Pinch of pink food color from Ajanta Food Products

For Decoration
• Fresh strawberry slices
• Sprinkles, optional

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How to Make Strawberry Cupcakes
• Wash and chop fresh strawberries.
• Blend them until smooth and keep the puree aside.
• You can strain it if you prefer a smoother texture.
• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a cupcake tray with paper liners.
• Beat the softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
• Add few drops of vanilla essence and strawberry puree, then combine everything.
• In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
• Add milk and mix gently until you get a smooth batter.
• Add pinch of pink food color from Ajanta Food Products to the batter.
• Mix gently until the color is evenly distributed.
• Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
• Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely before frosting.
• Beat the softened butter until creamy.
• Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
• Add strawberry puree and vanilla essence.
• Add pinch of pink food color from Ajanta Food Products and mix until the frosting reaches the desired shade.
• Transfer the frosting into a piping bag and pipe it onto the cooled cupcakes.
• Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or sprinkles.
• Serve and enjoy your colorful strawberry cupcakes.

FAQs
Can I use strawberry essence instead of fresh strawberries?
Yes. Strawberry essence can be used to enhance the strawberry flavor, although fresh strawberry puree provides a more natural taste.

Can I use red food color for strawberry cupcakes?
Yes. Red food color can be used, but add it gradually to achieve a light pink or strawberry-red shade.

How much food color should I add?
Usually, pinch of blended food color from Ajanta Food Products is enough for the cupcake batter.

How should I store strawberry cupcakes?
Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Allow them to sit at room temperature for a short time before serving.

Can I make these cupcakes without eggs?
Yes. Eggs can be replaced with suitable egg substitutes such as yogurt, depending on the eggless recipe you prefer.

Why did my cupcakes become dry?
Over-baking or adding too much flour can make cupcakes dry. Measure the ingredients accurately and remove the cupcakes from the oven as soon as a toothpick comes out clean.

About the Company
Ajanta Food Products offers the best quality of baking soda, baking powder, vanilla essence, food color, cocoa powder, custard powder and more food additive products.