Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

These Pillsbury Bake-Off winning cupcakes are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these unbelievably delicious cupcakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend baking fun. Kids will adore their moist texture and burst of fresh strawberry flavor. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 66.3 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes

  • Strawberry Cake Mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • Strawberry Preserves

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How to Make Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, and eggs.
  3. Stir with a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of batter. Set aside.
  5. Fill the prepared muffin cups about halfway full with the remaining batter.
  6. Using a spoon, gently make a slight indentation in the center of each cupcake.
  7. Fill each indentation with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
  8. Spoon the reserved 1 1/2 cups of batter evenly over the filled cups, covering the preserves completely.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the muffin tin for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

13g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes?

Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes?

Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes has approximately 66.3 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes?

The key ingredients for Kid Pleasing Strawberry Cupcakes are Strawberry Cake Mix, Sour Cream, Eggs, Strawberry Preserves. See the full list with measurements above.

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