Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes

Strawberry Red Velvet Cupcakes

Cake Mix, Cupcakes, Strawberry, Vanilla & White & Yellow Cake Mix. Your Cup of Cake
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cupcakes, Red Velvet, Strawberries
Servings: 6
Author: Recipe & Photo: yourcupofcake.com

Ingredients

Strawberry Red Velvet Cake

  • 1 box red velvet cake
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter cooled
  • 1/2 cup strawberries pureed in the blender
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2/3 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 1/2 cups powered sugar
  • Extra strawberries for decoration

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line pans with cupcake liners.
    2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl and set aside.
    3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, butter, strawberry puree, milk, sour cream and vanilla extract.
    4. Add cake mix and stir.
    5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 16-22 minutes or until an inserted knife comes out clean.
    6. Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and 3 cups powdered sugar. Beat well. Slowly add in more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
    7. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with strawberries.