How to Make Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vanilla cupcakes with strawberry filling are the perfect combination of sweet and fruity flavors. These delightful treats are sure to be a hit at any gathering, from birthday parties to afternoon tea with friends. The moist and fluffy vanilla cupcake paired with the burst of juicy strawberry filling makes for a truly irresistible dessert.

Making these vanilla cupcakes with strawberry filling is a great way to showcase the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries. The combination of the...

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Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled
  • ¼ cup strawberry jam
  • 3 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) container whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®)
  • ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 cupcakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 18 muffin cups with nonstick spray.
  • Blend cake mix, water, oil, egg whites, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a large bowl at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter evenly into the prepared cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • While cupcakes cool, smash the fresh strawberries with the back of a fork in a bowl until they are a coarse pulp. Add jam and lemon zest.
  • Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Mix in fruit mixture and until well combined. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until cupcakes finish cooling.
  • Slice off the top half of the cupcakes and spoon a layer of strawberry filling onto each. Cover with the top half. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    246 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg