Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Treat (Print View)
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and a crisp strawberry crunch layer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcakes
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 large egg whites
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1 1/3 cups water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 box white cake mix
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup sour cream
→ Frosting
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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8 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 to 4 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Toppings
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12 fresh strawberries
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20 Golden Oreo sandwich cookies
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3.4 ounces strawberry flavored gelatin powder
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine vegetable oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla extract and blend on low speed for approximately 10 seconds until incorporated.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients in the mixer, blending on low speed between additions until thoroughly combined.
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Mix in the sour cream and continue blending until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
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Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and fill each liner three-quarters full with batter. Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a clean mixing bowl, beat softened butter until light and creamy. Add cream cheese and continue to mix until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add vanilla extract and heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
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Roughly crush the Golden Oreos and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the strawberry gelatin powder and pour in melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble a crunchy crumble.
# Notes:
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For maximum crunch and flavor, assemble the cupcakes just before serving to preserve the texture of the topping.