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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Decadent Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes for Sweet Nostalgia

Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a delightful reminder of summer days, with creamy frosting and a crunchy layer that will bring smiles to everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 large Egg Whites
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
For the Topping
  • 10 cookies Golden Oreos
  • 1 ounce Strawberry Jello Powder
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream can be omitted
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cupcake Tins
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your muffin tins with liners.
  2. In a mixer bowl, combine egg whites, water, and vanilla extract on low speed for 10 seconds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just blended.
  5. Stir in the sour cream until well incorporated, creating a smooth batter.
  6. Fill each cupcake well about three-quarters full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Cream softened butter in a bowl, then gradually add cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until creamy.
  10. Crush Golden Oreos and mix with melted butter and strawberry Jello powder until crumbly.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes, sprinkle with the crunchy topping, and garnish with strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow butter to come to room temperature for smooth frosting. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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