Strawberry Cupcakes with their delicate strawberry flavor, moist texture, and a heavenly frosting topping are a delectable delight that will leave everyone craving more.
Start by processing the freeze-dried strawberries. Place the strawberries in a food processor and pulse into a fine powder. Set the strawberry powder aside.
Collect all the ingredients required for the white cake mix, as specified on the box. Usually, this will include eggs, oil, and water, but make sure to check the package instructions. In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with the required additional ingredients. Follow the mixing instructions provided on the cake mix box.
Once the cake batter is well mixed, gradually add the strawberry powder to the batter. Use a whisk or an electric mixer on a low setting to combine the strawberry powder evenly throughout the batter. This will infuse the cake with a delicious, natural strawberry flavor.
Preheat your oven according to the temperature specified on the cake mix box. Pour the batter into your cupcake liners (it will make the same amount called for on the box). Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the package directions.
Once the cupcakes are baked, remove them from the oven and set on a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before proceeding to the next step. This is crucial because frosting applied to a warm cake can melt and become runny.
After the cake has cooled, apply a generous amount of your chosen frosting. If you're frosting cupcakes, consider using a piping bag for more control and an attractive presentation.
Place the chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
Use a spoon or a small piping bag to drizzle the melted chocolate over the frosting. You can create any pattern you like with the drizzle, but a back-and-forth motion usually creates an appealing look.
Allow the chocolate to set a bit before serving the cupcakes
Notes
I went with the White Cloud Frosting because it's light and fluffy without being too sweet so that you can taste the strawberry in the cake. We added the chocolate drizzle because it was a fun play on the idea of chocolate covered strawberries with is always a favorite.
Strawberry Buttercream, a classic
, or even a cream cheese frosting would be good on these cupcakes.
You can make this into a simple strawberry cake by baking it in a cake pan according to the packaged directions.
The nutrition information for this is going to vary a lot depending on your cake mix of choice and the frosting that you make.