Scrumptious Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This cupcake is impressive! Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix |
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin |
1 cup mashed fresh strawberries (1 and 1/2 c. whole=1 c. mashed) |
1 cup vegetable oil |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
4 eggs |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened |
1 (8 ounce) bar cream cheese, softened |
1 tablespoon vanilla extract |
2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
Directions:
1. For cupcakes: In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in mashed strawberries, oil, milk and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared cupcake pans.
2. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min or until cupcakes are done.
3. For the lemon cream cheese frosting: Cream together shortening, butter, and cream cheese until nice and smooth. Add vanilla into mixture and combine. Sift together sugar and salt, and slowly add to shortening, butter & cheese mixture. Add lemon juice and mix well.
4. Top each cupcake with a slice of strawberry and lemon zest. Voila!
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