Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes: A Delicious Nostalgic Treat
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes! These charming treats combine a soft cake base with creamy frosting and a playful crunch topping that mirrors the classic strawberry ice cream bars we all love. Perfect for birthday celebrations, family gatherings, or simply a sweet indulgence after dinner, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles to every occasion. With fresh strawberries, crunchy toppings, and a rich cream cheese frosting, each bite is a burst of flavor that will transport you back to cherished moments. Easy to prepare and make ahead, they are an ideal dessert that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 box white cake mix (typically around 15.25 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream (8 oz container)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–4 tablespoons heavy cream (to adjust consistency)
- 12 fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
- 20 Golden Oreos
- 3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, egg whites, water, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add cake mix and flour; mix until just combined. Fold in sour cream.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a rack.
- For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; adjust consistency with heavy cream if needed.
- Crush Golden Oreos and mix with melted butter and strawberry Jello powder for the topping.
- Once cooled, frost cupcakes generously and sprinkle with the Oreo mixture and sliced fresh strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg