I got this recipe from my cousin during my recent trip home. She made it in cake form but I wanted to try cupcakes for us. I made these for 4th of July weekend and they were perfect for a light summery treat! This is actually a Weight Watchers recipe, so they're guilt-free!
1 white cake mix
1 can 7up or Sprite
Light Cool Whip
strawberries, hulled & halved
Mix the cake mix and soda in a large bowl. I just used a whisk but you could use a mixer if you like. Pour into greased cake pan or use paper liners for cupcakes. I baked mine according to the directions on the cake mix, but just tried to keep an eye on them when they got towards the end. I think I ended up pulling mine out a little early and they were done. They didn't really seem to brown like a cake normally would, perhaps the absence of eggs? This made about 18 cupcakes for me, but I tend to fill them pretty full.
Let cool completely. Frost with Cool Whip. For mine, I spooned the Cool Whip into a large Ziploc bag, cut off a generous tip and piped it on. I had the whole batch frosted in no more than 3 minutes. Place one strawberry in the center of each cupcake and you're done!
Obviously this can be altered in whatever way you want. I originally intended to use blueberries and strawberries for my July 4 theme, but the blueberries were too expensive that day! You could use lots of different fruits, or none at all. Top with nuts or chocolate chips or sprinkles, whatever your heart desires. You can also do this with any type of cake mix, so you've got endless options! It makes a really moist cake that is oh-so-delicious.
These are so cute!
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