Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Delightful cupcakes featuring fresh strawberries, creamy frosting, and a crunchy topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cupcake Batter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 pieces egg whites
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream (8oz container)
For the Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
For the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 20 pieces Golden Oreos
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
For Decorating
- 12 pieces fresh strawberries sliced, for topping
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
- In the bowl of a mixer, mix together the oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla on low for about 10 seconds.
- In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry mix a little at a time and mix on low until everything is combined.
- Add sour cream and mix well.
- Line a muffin/cupcake tin with paper liners and fill each about 3/4 full of batter.
- Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
Making the Frosting
- Cream butter in the bowl of a mixer.
- Add cream cheese and mix well.
- Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Add vanilla and heavy cream, then mix until combined.
Preparing the Strawberry Crunch Topping
- Roughly crush Golden Oreos and pour into a bowl.
- Mix in strawberry Jello powder and melted butter. Stir well.
Decorating the Cupcakes
- Use a piping bag fitted with a 2D Drop Flower Decorating Tip to swirl the frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping onto the frosted cupcakes.
- Top each cupcake with a sliced strawberry.
Notes
Make sure your butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for easier mixing. Don’t skip the cooling step; frosting warm cupcakes can cause it to melt. You can use a food processor to crush the Golden Oreos quickly.