Description
Deliciously moist cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 box of strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 2 tablespoons strawberry glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water until smooth. Pour batter evenly into cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe whipped strawberry frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
- Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry and drizzle with strawberry glaze if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and presentation.
- Strawberry glaze is optional but adds a shiny finish and extra sweetness.
- Whip cream just before frosting to maintain stiffness.
- Store cupcakes refrigerated if not serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and whipping
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 22 g
- Sodium: Approx. 150 mg
- Fat: Approx. 12 g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 28 g
- Fiber: Approx. 1 g
- Protein: Approx. 3 g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60 mg
