Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes, a treat that brings back memories of childhood summers. These soft and moist cupcakes are inspired by classic strawberry crunch ice cream bars, offering a perfect balance of flavor and texture. Topped with creamy frosting, fresh strawberries, and crunchy Golden Oreos, they are visually stunning and taste even better. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, enjoying a picnic, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are sure to impress. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can create these delicious treats in no time. Get ready to wow your guests with Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes!
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butter (for frosting)
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
- Golden Oreos (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust consistency)
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix the white cake mix, granulated sugar, salt, and all-purpose flour.
- In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients on medium speed until smooth; gently fold in sour cream.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them with a mixture of butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Top each cupcake with crushed Golden Oreos and sliced strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg