A delicious cupcake idea for summertime! This easy to make Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe uses a doctored cake mix and is topped with strawberry buttercream frosting!
I did use a box cake mix for these cupcakes – but not a strawberry mix.
I just used a white cake mix and spruced it up a bit. Then I topped it with strawberry flavored buttercream icing.
These would be fun cupcakes to use for Valentine’s Day or for summer time. However, if you are like me, you could eat them anytime.
The cupcakes have just the right amount of strawberry flavor to them. It isn’t overpowering at all.
Supplies for Strawberry Cupcakes
Pillsbury Cake Mix – Classic White – 15.25 oz
Crush Strawberry Soda, 12 fl oz, 12 pack CansMcCormick Imitation Strawberry ExtractWilton 601-5580 1/2-Ounce Certified-Kosher Icing Colors, Set of 12Wilton Disposable 16-Inch Decorating Bags, 12 PackWilton 418-1704 Icing Tip Set, X-LargeSunbeam FPSBHS0301 250-Watt 5-Speed Hand and Stand Mixer Combo, White
Delicious Strawberry Cupcakes!
Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
A delicious cupcake with a hint of strawberry!
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Delicious Strawberry Cupcakes with just the right amount of Strawberry flavoring.
Ingredients
Strawberry Cupcakes
- 1 White Cake Mix (make sure it has pudding in it)
- 3/4 cup of Sour Cream
- 3/4 cup of Vegetable Oil
- 3 Large Eggs – slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup of Strawberry Soda
- 2 teaspoons of Strawberry Extract
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- 2 sticks of Unsalted Butter
- 3–4 cups of Powered Sugar, Sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Strawberry Extract
- up to 4 tablespoons Milk
- Food Coloring Gel – optional
Instructions
Strawberry Cupcakes
- In you mixer, mix the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, soda, and strawberry extract until well blended.
- Line your cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Spoon the mixture into the liners. (almost 3 tablespoons in each liner)
- Bake in the oven at 350 for about 18-20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing them to cool.
- Add icing when fully cooled.
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
- Beat the butter for a few minutes using your mixer on medium speed.
- Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and mix on low speed until blended.
- Add the strawberry extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- If you need stiffer frosting, add the remaining sugar.
- If you need a thinner frosting, add the remaining milk.
- Add your food coloring gel until you get the color desired. (optional)
Notes
I added just a touch of pink coloring gel to give it a slight pink look.
Keywords: strawberry cupcakes
MryJhnsn says
Those sound amazing! i just love sour cream in backing, it adds such a sinful layer of flavor.
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Erin says
Oh yum! This looks delicious. My son is a HUGE strawberry lover, I’m thinking this might be perfect for his next birthday.
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Meeghan says
These look heavenly… (as well as your mint cupcakes…). You have the best recipes here!
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devon says
Thank you Meeghan!
Jennifer says
YUM! Just added to my Pinterest page too!
Jennifer says
Another yummy recipe!
Earl-Leigh says
I need to be your neighbor/guinea pig!
devon says
I could use some help eating these yummy treats!
aimee fauci says
Whoa! I am looking for a treat to make for my daughter’s birthday. I think I found it ! Linking up from SITS
devon says
Thanks for stopping by! These would work perfect for her party. 🙂