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Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting

These strawberry cupcakes always turn out extra moist and the frosting captures the sweet summery flavor of the strawberries!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cupcakes
  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 box strawberry Jell-O (4 servings size)
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅔ cup milk
Frosting
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries or 1 cup freeze-dried
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 - 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Cupcakes
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  1. Combine all cupcake ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix with a hand mixer on low for 1 minute. Mix on medium for 2 minutes.
  2. Line 24 cupcake wells with liners or grease very well.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the wells.
  4. Bake according to box directions.
Fresh Strawberry Frosting
  1. Puree fresh strawberries in a food processor until smooth *see notes for freeze-dried strawberries. Place in a non-stick saucepan over medium heat and simmer until reduced to ⅓ cup (approximately 15 minutes) while stirring. Cool completely.
  2. Cream butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy. Add the cooled strawberry puree and mix well.
  3. Add powdered sugar a bit at a time until the frosting is thick and fluffy. If the mixture is too thick, heavy cream can be added 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  4. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Notes

  • To Make Frosting With Freeze-Dried Strawberries, substitute fresh berries with 1 cup freeze dried strawberries. Pulse the dried strawberries in a food processor to form a powder and add to the butter mixture in place of the strawberry puree.
  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting.
  • Ensure the puree is completely cooled before adding to the frosting.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368 (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 725IU (15%) Vitamin C 14.3mg (16%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 725IU 15%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.