Ingredients
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1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
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1 (3 ounce) package strawberry gelatin
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1 cup mashed fresh strawberries (1 and 1/2 c. whole=1 c. mashed)
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1 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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4 eggs
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1/2 cup shortening
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 (8 ounce) bar cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 lbs powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- 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.
- Bake at 350 for 15-20 min or until cupcakes are done.
- 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.
- Top each cupcake with a slice of strawberry and lemon zest. Voila!