Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
Delightful strawberry cupcakes with a crunchy topping, perfect for celebrations and creating memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup strawberry puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed strawberry cereal or cookies (for topping)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the softened butter in a separate bowl until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, continuing to mix until smooth.
- Add the strawberry puree and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with the strawberry buttercream.
- Sprinkle the crushed strawberry cereal or cookies on top of the frosting.
- If you wish, garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Gather your friends and enjoy the cupcakes!
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and butter for the best results. For a more intense strawberry flavor, add more strawberry puree to the frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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