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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

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  • Author: ruby
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cupcakes with a fluffy base, cream cheese frosting, and a crispy strawberry crunch topping.


Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream (8 oz container)
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 12 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 20 Golden Oreos
  • 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Combine the vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla in a mixer and mix on low for 10 seconds.
  3. Mix together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually combine the dry mix with the wet ingredients, mixing on low until blended.
  5. Add the sour cream and blend until smooth.
  6. Line a cupcake tin with liners and fill each about 3/4 full with batter.
  7. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Remove and cool completely.
  8. Cream softened butter in a mixer until smooth, then add cream cheese and mix until combined.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream for desired consistency for frosting.
  10. Crush Golden Oreos in a bowl and mix with strawberry Jello powder and melted butter.
  11. Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake and sprinkle with strawberry crunch topping.
  12. Top each cupcake with a sliced strawberry.

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for best flavor; can substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.