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Easy Strawberry Cupcakes

An easy recipe for cupcakes using fresh strawberries and a delicious strawberry pudding filling. 
Prep Time40 minutes
Active Time24 minutes
Cooling time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 4 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, easy, pudding filled, strawberries
Yield: 24 people
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

For Cupcakes

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

For Filling

  • 3 oz. box strawberry pudding (Sonic)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup Cool Whip

For Frosting

  • 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 2/3 cup strawberries, diced (approx. 5-6 berries)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Bake cupcakes according to box.
  • FILLING: In large mixing bowl, add strawberry pudding to milk and beat until thoroughly mixed. Add Cool Whip until blended. Set in refrigerator.
  • Remove cupcakes from oven and allow to cool. Core each cupcake when cool enough to handle. Allow cupcakes to thoroughly cool.
  • FROSTING: In large mixing bowl, thoroughly mix shortening, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until light and fluffy. Add diced strawberries that have been blotted dry. If necessary, add water 1 tablespoon at a time for desired consistency.
  • Fill each cupcake with pudding mixture using a piping bag (or Ziplock). No tip is needed.
  • Frost cupcakes using a piping bag and wide-ended tip (like Wilton's #864). Store cupcakes in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg