Strawberry Cake Mix Cupcakes

These Strawberry Cupcakes use a cake mix base with the addition of real fruit for an extra punch of flavor!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake, cake mix, cake mix hack, cupcake, strawberry, strawberry cake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings cupcakes

Calories 390kcal

1 (15.25 oz ) box white cake mix
1/4 cup flour
3 oz package strawberry Jell-O
10 oz frozen strawberries, thawed and pureed in a blender. 1/4 cup reserved for the frosting.
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
8 oz cream cheese, soft
1/4 cup butter, soft
6 cups powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp heavy cream

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line two muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
Place the first 7 ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer. Blend on medium speed until smooth.
Divide into you prepared cups filling 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 minutes or until cooled.
Frosting: Cream together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Add the 1/4 cup pureed strawberries and mix until combined. Stir in the heavy cream a little at a time and whip until a thick consistency is formed.

Calories: 390kcal