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Strawberry shortcake is a must-have during the summer. Instead of making an entire pan of it and eating it all myself in one day, I decided to make a smaller, more portable version of my favorite dessert: strawberry shortcake cupcakes with a whipped cream cream cheese frosting!!
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Using your favorite white cake recipe (or cake mix), bake 24 cupcakes. Let cool completely.
While the cupcakes are cooling, wash and cut the tops off 25-30 small or medium sized strawberries.
With a spoon, scoop out the center of the cupcake so that there's just enough room to fit a strawberry. Place a strawberry into the center of each cupcake.
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Next, it's time to top that cupcake with some light, fluffy whipped cream cream cheese frosting! This frosting also makes a delicious fruit dip!!
Frosting Recipe:
8 oz Cream Cheese
12 oz Whipped Topping
3-4 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
Directions:
- Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy.
- Fold in whipped topping with a spatula or hand mixer on low until combined.
- Add frosting to tops of cupcakes with a spoon or using a piping bag.
- Slice strawberries and add a slice to the top.