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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes featuring moist white cake cupcakes topped with a creamy vanilla-cream cheese frosting, a crunchy strawberry-flavored Oreo topping, and fresh sliced strawberries. This dessert combines soft, creamy, and crunchy textures with sweet strawberry flavors perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 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 (8oz container)

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 20 Golden Oreos
  • 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Garnish

  • 12 fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cupcakes.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for about 10 seconds until just combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing slowly on low speed, ensuring everything is combined smoothly.
  5. Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream and mix thoroughly to create a moist, uniform batter.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Line a muffin or cupcake tin with paper liners. Fill each liner about three-quarters full with the batter.
  7. Bake Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven at 325°F for 25 minutes. Once done, remove cupcakes and allow them to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Frosting: In the mixer bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Add softened cream cheese and mix well until smooth.
  9. Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, adjusting quantity to reach desired frosting consistency. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  10. Make Strawberry Crunch Topping: Roughly crush the Golden Oreos in a bowl. Stir in the strawberry Jello powder and melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined to form the crunchy topping.
  11. Decorate Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a 2D drop flower tip, pipe swirls of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  12. Add Crunch and Garnish: Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the frosting. Finally, top each cupcake with fresh sliced strawberries.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth frosting.
  • You can adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency – less for thicker, more for creamier.
  • The strawberry Jello powder in the topping adds a fruity flavor and vibrant color; do not substitute with unflavored gelatin.
  • These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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