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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

These Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a fun twist on the classic ice cream bar, tasting just like the beloved Good Humor strawberry shortcake bars.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • food processor
  • cupcake pans

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Cupcakes

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup canola oil can also use melted butter
  • 1 box strawberry Jell-O 3 oz. package
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 1 box white cake mix 15.25 oz.

For the Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup salted butter softened (unsalted will work)
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4.5 cups powdered sugar

Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • 12 Golden Oreos
  • 0.75 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until incorporated.
  • Add the sour cream, oil and Jell-O and whisk until smooth. Add the cake mix and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
  • Spoon the cupcake batter into lined cupcake pans, filling approximately ⅔ of the way.
  • Bake for about 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Make the Vanilla Buttercream

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla and beat to incorporate. Begin adding the powdered sugar slowly, about ¾ cup at a time, beating until smooth after each addition.
  • Once the powdered sugar is incorporated, add the milk or cream a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • **Double the frosting recipe to pipe your cupcakes versus spreading the frosting.**

Make the Strawberry Crunch Topping

  • Combine the freeze dried strawberries and Golden Oreos in a food processor. Process until broken down into crumbs.
  • Add in the melted butter and pulse several times to incorporate into the mixture.

Frost the Cupcakes

  • Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them as desired and sprinkle a generous amount of the strawberry crunch over top of the frosting.
  • Enjoy immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for 4-5 days.

Notes

You can make and store the cupcakes for up to 2 days before frosting. If you plan to pipe the frosting, double the frosting recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baking, Cupcakes, dessert, Strawberries, Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes, Vanilla Frosting
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