Strawberry and Cream Cupcakes

For the cupcakes you will need:

• 1 package of white cake mix
• 3 egg whites
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 1/4 cups strawberry soda

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. Mix as directed on box substituting carbonated beverage for the water and using oil and egg whites.
Fill muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting you will need:

• 1 8oz package of cream cheese softened
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 drops of red food coloring

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, vanilla, and food coloring with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until smooth and spreadable.

You can leave these plain and simple or... You can top 'em off with a slice of fresh strawberry!

Because the frosting is made from real cream cheese, you will want to place these in the refrigerator.

These are so light and moist and the frosting is outstanding!!

This recipe was found originally in my new cupcake cookbook, Betty Crocker Just Cupcakes.