Strawberry cupcakes are always in season! This recipe takes strawberry cake mix to the next level, and the cupcakes are so easy to make. Freshen up any summer party with these delicious and inspiring desserts.
- 1 box (18.25 ounces) Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Strawberry Supreme Cake Mix
- 1 can plus 1 cup Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
- Red paste food coloring
- 48 thin chocolate cookie crisps (100 calorie Oreo Crisps)
- 12 spearmint leaves
- 12 wheat sticks or thin pretzels (Pringles)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 48 mini muffin cups with red mini foil liners. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake until cupcakes are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Tint the vanilla frosting red with the red paste food coloring.
- Spread a small dot of red frosting on top of the cupcakes and press a thin chocolate cookie, allowing cookie to overhang cupcake slightly at a point. Spread some of the remaining red frosting on top of the cookie and cupcake to mound slightly and make smooth. Sprinkle the top with the sesame seeds. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes and frosting.
- Roll out the spearmint leaves in the sugar making sure to keep them covered with sugar to prevent sticking. Cut out green tops of strawberries using the template and some scissors. Cut the wheat sticks into 1 1/2 inch long pieces. Poke a hole in the center of the green top and insert the wheat stick. Press the other end of the wheat stick into the wide end of the top of the cupcake to finish the strawberry. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.
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Pam75 (1 discussion) on Jul 30, 2012 at 12:56 PM
Where is the template? 'Cut out green tops of strawberries using the template' Thanks.
Comment by: Christine Mlinek (315 discussions) on Jul 30, 2012 at 01:07 PM
I believe you make your own template
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msmelc (1 discussion) on Aug 24, 2011 at 12:09 PM
Spearmint leaves? Are you referring to gum? I was a lil confused. Can someone please clarify?! :)
Comment by: mom_of_4 (no discussions) on Sep 23, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Hi, spearmint leaves are like mint flavored gum drops, or those sugar coated gummy fruit slices. They are shaped like leaves...they can sometimes be hard to find. Good luck!
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simplesandals (3 discussions) on Jul 16, 2011 at 12:56 PM
So cute!!! But I think I will use candy sprinkles and pick out and use the white ones instead of using sesame seeds. I did that for a cheeseburger cake I once made.
Comment by: NancyinIN (4 discussions) on Feb 5, 2012 at 09:20 AM
That's what I would do, just pick out the white sprinkles.
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SwampCatNana (2 discussions) on Jul 14, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Not a review but a suggestion. There is a strawberry flavoring to add to the frosting.
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NYBrat (1 discussion) on Jan 5, 2011 at 09:06 PM
These are super darling and can't wait to make them! Really not too sure about the sesame seeds, so I may use chocolate sprinkles instead.
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lee_1317 (2 discussions) on Nov 7, 2010 at 06:49 PM
the little ones in my nieces kinder class nearly has a heart attack when i brought these in for her birthday! My little strawberry princess....
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Ekat7303 (6 discussions) on Jul 18, 2010 at 05:40 PM
If you like strawberries, these are the way to go.
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bakin13 (1 discussion) on May 7, 2010 at 05:01 PM
this looks super fun and cute!!! i will most definitely make these cupcakes soon!!!
Comment by: Lchap (no discussions) on Jan 17, 2012 at 01:33 PM
This will be a fun recipe to make for our ladies group at church.....can't wait to try this.
