Triple strawberry cupcakes

By srumbel

These cupcakes get a boost of tangy strawberry flavor from strawberries added to the batter ... that simple change makes them taste like they were made from scratch! The frosting is light and fluffy (and easy on the waistline) and doesn't weigh the cupcake down ... it is the perfect pink partner!
from shakentogetherlife.com

Ingredients

• strawberry cupcakes
• 1 strawberry cake mix + ingredients to make the cake
• Frozen strawberries, thawed & blended to make 2/3 cup*
• I blended the strawberries enough to be fairly liquid, but there were still small bits of berries.
• fluffy strawberry topping
• 1 small box of Jello strawberry creme instant pudding mix
• 1 tub Cool Whip (I used Lite)
• 1 cup cold milk (I used skim)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix cake as directed but replace 2/3 cup of water with the blended strawberries. Bake as directed.

Mix pudding and milk with a hand mixer. Fold in the Cool Whip by hand and then use the hand mixer on the lowest speed to fully combine. Pipe the strawberry topping on the cooled strawberry cupcakes. Because this frosting has milk, I keep these cupcakes refrigerated until ready to serve. Add sprinkles just before serving if desired.