Nostalgic Ice Cream Inspired Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cupcakes
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 egg whites
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1 1/3 cups water
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 box white cake mix
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup sour cream (8oz container)
→ Frosting
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1 cup butter, softened
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8 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
→ Toppings
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12 fresh strawberries
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20 Golden Oreos
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3.4 oz box strawberry Jello powder
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4 tablespoons butter, melted
# Instructions:
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Pre-heat oven to 325°F.
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In the bowl of a mixer, mix together the oil, egg whites, water, and vanilla. Mix on low for about 10 seconds.
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In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.
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Slowly add the dry mix a little at a time to the wet ingredients. Mix on low until everything is combined. Add sour cream and mix well.
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Line a muffin/cupcake tin with paper liners. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full of batter.
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Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
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Cream butter in the bowl of a mixer. Add cream cheese and mix well. Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing. Add vanilla and heavy cream and mix until combined. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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Roughly crush Golden Oreos and pour into a bowl. Mix in strawberry Jello powder and melted butter. Stir well.
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Use a piping bag fitted with a 2D Drop Flower Decorating Tip to swirl the frosting onto the cupcakes. Then sprinkle the strawberry crunch topping onto cupcakes. Top each cupcake with a sliced strawberry.
# Notes:
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These cupcakes are inspired by the classic Strawberry Crunch ice cream bars from the ice cream truck.
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For the frosting, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
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You can prepare the strawberry crunch topping ahead of time and store in an airtight container.