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Irresistibly Delicious Strawberry Cupcakes: A Sweet Symphony of Flavors
Indulge your taste buds with these delightful Strawberry Cupcakes, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and a hint of vibrant pink color. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Follow this comprehensive guide to create a batch of these sweet treats that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
To whip up these scrumptious Strawberry Cupcakes, gather the following ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberry purée from 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks) unsalted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 3 drops pink gel food coloring (optional, for extra vibrancy)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Oven and Muffin Tins
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with cupcake liners and set them aside. This will ensure your cupcakes bake evenly without sticking to the pan.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Purée
Using a food processor or blender, purée 1 pound of fresh strawberries until smooth. For a refined texture, you can strain the purée through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds. Set the purée aside for later use.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This will help ensure that your cupcakes rise evenly and have a consistent texture.
Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugar
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes, resulting in a creamy mixture that is well aerated.
Step 5: Add Eggs and Flavorings
To the butter mixture, add the eggs, egg whites, and strawberry extract. Beat until the ingredients are fully combined, creating a smooth batter that is rich in flavor.
Step 6: Incorporate Strawberry Purée
Stir in the strawberry purée, mixing until it is fully incorporated into the batter. This step will infuse your cupcakes with a fresh strawberry taste and a natural pink hue.
Step 7: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in dense cupcakes.
Step 8: Enhance with Food Coloring (Optional)
For an extra pop of color, add a few drops of pink or red gel food coloring to the batter. This step is optional but will enhance the visual appeal of your cupcakes.
Step 9: Fill and Bake
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Step 10: Frost and Decorate
Top your cooled cupcakes with a generous swirl of Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting. For a finishing touch, add a fresh strawberry to each cupcake.
Frosting Notes
For the frosting, you can follow the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. If you prefer a stiffer frosting that pipes well, consider adding about 1 cup more confectioner’s sugar, though it will make the frosting slightly sweeter. Utilize a Wilton 1M piping tip for beautifully swirled frosting.
Equipment
- 2 cupcake pans
Nutrition Information
- Serving: 1 serving
- Calories: 159 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.02g
- Cholesterol: 17mg
- Sodium: 148mg
- Potassium: 29mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 11g
- Vitamin C: 5mg
- Calcium: 29mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Net Carbohydrates: 21g
Conclusion
These Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the freshness of strawberries with the rich, buttery flavor of classic cupcakes. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these cupcakes are sure to satisfy. Enjoy the process and the delicious results!
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Strawberry Cupcakes
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line 2 – 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
- Puree 1 pound of fresh strawberries using a food processor or blender, until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired. Set aside.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the eggs, egg whites, and strawberry extract to the butter mixture. Beat until combined.
- Stir in the strawberry purée, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Optional: Add a few drops of pink or red gel food coloring to enhance the pink color.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Frost with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting, and add a fresh strawberry to decorate.
