Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes (Recipe for Printing)

Celebrate spring with moist cupcakes featuring fresh strawberries and a crunchy golden Oreo topping. Ideal for casual gatherings or special occasions. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Cupcake Base

01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 4 large egg whites
03 - 1 1/3 cups water
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 box white cake mix
08 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Frosting

10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 8 cups powdered sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
13 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream

→ Garnish and Crunch Topping

15 - 12 fresh strawberries
16 - 20 golden Oreo cookies
17 - 4 ounce box strawberry gelatin powder
18 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - In another bowl, whisk together egg whites, vegetable oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and water until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and mix until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
05 - Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
07 - Place golden Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse to coarse crumbs. Add strawberry gelatin powder and melted butter, pulsing until evenly blended. Set aside.
08 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed. Beat in vanilla extract. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
09 - Spread or pipe frosting over cooled cupcakes, creating an even layer.
10 - Sprinkle strawberry crunch topping over frosted cupcakes. Halve fresh strawberries and place one half on each cupcake for garnish.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best texture, ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting and adding the crunch topping.