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Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

Fluffy vanilla cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry frosting and a crunchy strawberry cookie coating, inspired by the nostalgic strawberry shortcake ice cream bars. Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or whenever you're craving a sweet, crunchy treat!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Crunch Coating: 5 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $26.01

Equipment

  • Two 12-cup muffin tins
  • Cupcake liners
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand)
  • Food processor for freeze-dried strawberries
  • Piping bag and large piping tip
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

Vanilla Cupcakes

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups whole milk room temperature

Strawberry Frosting

  • 1½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Strawberry Crunch Coating

  • 15 Golden Oreos finely crushed
  • 1 package 3 oz strawberry Jell-O powder
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

the Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  • Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture.
  • Fill liners ⅔ full.
  • Bake 18-20 minutes.
  • Cool completely.

the Frosting

  • Beat butter until creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, strawberry powder, and salt.
  • Mix in vanilla and cream until fluffy.

the Coating

  • Mix crushed Oreos and Jell-O powder.
  • Stir in melted butter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Cool completely.

Assembly

  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
  • Coat with strawberry crunch mixture.
  • Top with fresh strawberry halves.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg