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    Published Mar 1, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links

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    These strawberry crunch cupcakes have all of the flavors of a strawberry shortcake popsicle! And its all thanks to a super easy to make but flavor packed strawberry crunch topping! I used the strawberry crunch topping to transform an off the shelf strawberry flavored box cake mix into these stunning, strawberry shortcake popsicle flavored cupcakes.

    strawberry crunch cupcakes on white plate

    What is Strawberry Crunch Topping?

    strawberry crunch cupcakes on white plate

    Strawberry crunch topping is made with just 2 ingredients!

    • Vanilla creme sandwich cookies - like Golden Oreos or any vanilla cream filled sandwich cookie
    • Freeze dried strawberries- they provide an intense, natural strawberry flavor and a nice hot pink color too!
    cupcake cut in half on white gold plate

    What special equipment do you need to make Strawberry Crunch Topping?

    Food Processor - that's all you need to quickly crush the cookies and freeze dried strawberries into little crumbs. Toss the vanilla cream filled cookies and the strawberries into the food processor together and in about 30 seconds, your strawberry crunch topping is ready!

    boxed cake mix hack

    How do I used this topping?

    Bake the cupcakes as per the package instructions and frost them with your favorite vanilla icing. Here are my recommendations

    • Strawberry cake mix - you can also use white or yellow cake base. Actually you can even just grab some pre-made vanilla frosted cupcakes!
    • Vanilla frosting - If you're using a store bought frosting tub, I recommend thinning down it with a few teaspoons of milk for easier handling. You do not need a ton of frosting but it will act as the glue for the crunch topping.

    Of course, you can also use this strawberry crunch topping for other easy desserts too! You can of course use this topping on a sheet cake instead of individual cupcakes. But also I think it would the perfect topping to some strawberry sorbet for a homemade strawberry shortcake sundae.

    strawberry shortcake popsicle flavored cupcake

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    strawberry crunch cupcakes on white plate

    Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes

    Easy semi homemade cake mix strawberry crunch cupcakes. All the flavors of a strawberry shortcake ice cream bar transformed into these cupcakes
    4.91 from 42 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cupcakes
    Calories 258 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Strawberry Cupcakes

    • 1 strawberry cake mix you can also use white or yellow cake mix
    • 1 cup milk
    • 3 eggs
    • ½ cup melted butter

    Strawberry Crunch Topping

    • 10 vanilla creme sandwich cookies
    • 6 ounces freeze dried strawberries
    • 1 tub vanilla frosting
    • 3-4 teaspoons milk optional

    Instructions
     

    Cupcakes

    • Preheat oven 350°F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners, set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, milk, eggs, butter. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Scrap down bowl and blend on medium speed until fully combined.
    • Scoop batter into cupcake liners. About ¼ cup of batter in each liner or until about ⅔ full. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Cool completely before frosting.

    Strawberry Crunch Topping

    • Add the vanilla creme sandwich cookies and freeze dried strawberries to a food processor. Pulse for about 30 seconds until it becomes coarse crumbs.
    • Pour the mixture into a small bowl and set aside.

    Assemble the Cupcakes

    • Check the consistency of the frosting. Add a teaspoon of milk and thin the frosting a bit. It should smooth and easily spreadable
    • Use an offset spatula to frost the cupcakes. Dip the cupcakes (frosting side down) into the bowl of strawberry crunch topping. Repeat for the rest of the cupcakes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 316mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 412IUCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword strawberry shortcake ice cream cupcakes, strawberry crunch cupcakes, strawberry cupcakes, boxed cake mix hack,
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    1. Nora

      May 18, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of this strawberry crunch topping! Absolute divine! Can't wait to make them at home!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        May 18, 2022 at 4:07 pm

        Yes it's so good! I could throw that crunch topping on any dessert!

        Reply
    2. Jan

      May 18, 2022 at 6:17 pm

      strawberry treats are amazing. I had a bunch of strawberries I needed to use up and this was perfect for it. I chopped them small and used them as part of the topping

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        May 23, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        Yay!! Sounds so good with the fresh strawberries!

        Reply
    3. Oscar

      May 18, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      These cupcakes brought back all the memories from my childhood when we used to chase the ice cream man down the street. I always got the strawberry shortcake popsicles. Totally tastes very similar and they were super scrumptious. Can't wait to share this recipe with my family and friends.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        May 23, 2022 at 9:21 pm

        Yess! does that to me every time too!

        Reply
    4. Ramona

      May 22, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Pretty and so delicious! My daughter wants to try and make them herself. She absolutely loved these strawberry cupcakes.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        May 23, 2022 at 9:21 pm

        Thank you so much!!

        Reply

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