Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes: A Delicious Nostalgic Treat
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of these Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! With a moist and fluffy cupcake base, topped with creamy frosting and a crunchy Golden Oreo layer, each bite transports you back to sunny days filled with sweet strawberry ice cream bars. These cupcakes are quick to make and fun to decorate, making them an ideal choice for family gatherings, birthday parties, or just a midweek pick-me-up. Enjoy this easy recipe that promises smiles all around as you relive those cherished childhood memories!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 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 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream (8 oz)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 20 Golden Oreos
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, egg whites, water, sugar, vanilla extract, cake mix, all-purpose flour, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and top with crushed Golden Oreos and fresh strawberry slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg