Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes Recipe







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Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

Name: Jenn Miller
Base: Fort Belvoir
Recipe: For cupcakes 1 (18 1/4 ounce) packages white cake mix 1 (3 ounce) packages strawberry gelatin 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries ( 1 and 1/2 c. whole=1 c. mashed) 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup buttermilk 4 eggs For the lemon cream cheese frosting 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 (8 ounce) bar cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 -2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice . Directions 1.For cupcakes: In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and gelatin mix. Make a well in the center and pour in mashed strawberries, oil, milk and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared cupcake pans. 2.Bake at 350 for 15-20 min or until cupcakes are done. 3.For the lemon cream cheese frosting: Cream together shortening, butter, and cream cheese until nice and smooth. Add vanilla into mixture and combine. Sift together sugar and salt, and slowly add to shortening, butter & cheese mixture. Add lemon juice and mix well. 4.Top each cupcake with a slice of strawberry and lemon zest. Voila!