Description
Delight in these Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes featuring a moist white cake base, creamy cream cheese frosting, and a crunchy strawberry-flavored Oreo topping, finished with fresh strawberry slices for a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream (8oz container)
Frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream
Strawberry Crunch Topping
- 20 Golden Oreos, roughly crushed
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Decoration
- 12 fresh strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the cupcakes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a mixer, combine vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed for about 10 seconds until blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mix together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer, mixing on low speed a little at a time until just combined.
- Add Sour Cream: Add the sour cream to the batter and mix well until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner approximately 3/4 full with the cupcake batter.
- Bake Cupcakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Make Frosting: In a mixer bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add softened cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Flavor: Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Add vanilla extract and 2 to 4 tablespoons of heavy cream, continuing to mix until frosting reaches desired consistency.
- Prepare Strawberry Crunch Topping: Roughly crush the Golden Oreos and place in a bowl. Mix in the strawberry Jello powder and melted butter, stirring well to combine evenly.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a 2D Drop Flower Decorating Tip, swirl the frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
- Add Topping and Garnish: Sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping generously over the frosted cupcakes. Finally, top each cupcake with a sliced fresh strawberry.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust the amount of heavy cream in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency.
- For best results, use fresh and firm strawberries for topping.
- This recipe yields approximately 24 standard cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Strawberry cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, strawberry crunch topping, Golden Oreo, dessert, baked goods
