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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 box of white cake mix
  • 1 3oz box of strawberry instant gelatin
  • 1 16 oz bag frozen strawberries, pureed (Set aside 1/4 C. for frosting)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 C. canola oil
  • 1/4 C. water
  • Frosting:
  • 1/4 C. butter softened
  • 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 C. pureed strawberries
  • 1/2 t. vanilla extract
  • 4 C. powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine cake mix, gelatin, pureed strawberries, eggs, oil and water. Don't forget to set aside 1/4 c. of the strawberry puree for the frosting.
  4. Fill cupcakes liners 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  6. For the frosting, cream the butter and cream cheese until well combined.
  7. Add the pureed strawberries, and vanilla extract.
  8. Slowly add powdered sugar until you receive the consistency you like.
  9. Frost your cupcakes, and enjoy!