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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 luscious cream cheese frosting and a crunchy strawberry-flavored Oreo topping, garnished with fresh strawberries for a burst of fruity freshness.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Frosting Ingredients

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

Crunch Topping and Garnish

  • 20 Golden Oreos, crushed
  • 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 12 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Batter: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a stand mixer, combine the vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients in the mixer, stirring to combine evenly.
  3. Incorporate Sour Cream: Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and homogeneous, ensuring a moist cupcake texture.
  4. Fill and Bake Cupcakes: Line cupcake pans with liners and fill each about 3/4 full with batter. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting to prevent melting.
  6. Prepare the Frosting: Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Adjust consistency by adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of heavy cream as needed for a spreadable texture.
  7. Make the Crunch Topping: Crush the Golden Oreos finely. In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreos with the strawberry Jello powder and melted butter, mixing thoroughly to create a crunchy, flavored topping.
  8. Frost and Decorate Cupcakes: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the completely cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously on each cupcake, and garnish with fresh sliced strawberries for a vibrant finish.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
  • You can adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency.
  • For extra strawberry flavor, add a teaspoon of strawberry extract to the frosting.
  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best garnish flavor and appearance.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting; bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.

Keywords: Strawberry cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, Oreo topping, strawberry Jello, dessert, baked cupcakes, fruit garnish

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