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Easy Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes Recipe – Bakery-Style Homemade Dessert for Family Celebrations

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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes are a nostalgic, bakery-style treat inspired by classic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. Soft strawberry cupcakes are topped with creamy vanilla buttercream and finished with a crunchy strawberry cookie topping for the perfect mix of fluffy, creamy, and crisp textures.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 box (3 oz) strawberry Jell-O
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 23 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 12 Golden Oreos
  • 3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans.
  2. Whisk eggs and milk together until combined.
  3. Add sour cream, oil, and strawberry Jell-O and mix until smooth.
  4. Add cake mix and whisk until no lumps remain.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake 15–18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool cupcakes for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat butter until creamy, then add vanilla.
  8. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, then add cream or milk until desired frosting consistency is reached.
  9. Blend Oreos and freeze-dried strawberries into crumbs, then mix in melted butter.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes and top generously with strawberry crunch topping.

Notes

  • Double the frosting if you want tall, piped cupcake swirls.
  • Cupcakes can be made ahead and stored before frosting.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • Crush topping can be made without a food processor using a bag and rolling pin.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian