Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1 (21-ounce) can LUCKY LEAF® Premium Strawberry Pie Filling
• 1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 eggs, beaten
• Buttercream Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water and eggs until smooth. Add a little Lucky Leaf Strawberry Pie Filling at a time, gently stirring to create swirls.
Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full of batter. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Buttercream Frosting:
Cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and 1 Tablespoon heavy cream, beat for 1 minute adding more cream as needed to reach desired consistency.
Spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with additional strawberries.
For fluffier icing, place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer to pre-chill while you are making/baking the cupcakes.