Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes: A Delicious Nostalgic Treat
Indulge in a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a nostalgic crunch! These Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. Each cupcake features a moist, fluffy base complemented by creamy frosting and a crunchy topping reminiscent of childhood ice cream bars. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying to eat, these cupcakes will bring smiles to faces of all ages. Get ready to whip up this fun dessert that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 (typically around 15.25 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream (8 oz container)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust consistency)
- 12 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
- 20 Golden Oreos
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg whites, water, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in cake mix and flour until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; adjust with heavy cream for desired consistency.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Crush Golden Oreos and mix with strawberry Jello powder; sprinkle over frosted cupcakes and top with fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (72g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg