Shelly's Recipe

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE CUPCAKES WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Category: Cupcakes

Cupcakes
1 pkg white cake mix
1 pkg (3 oz) strawberry jello
1 c mashed fresh strawberries
1 c vegetable oil
1/2 c buttermilk
4 eggs

FROSTING
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c butter
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 lb powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp lemon curd
1 drop of yellow food coloring
1 Tbsp milk (only if needed)

In a large bowl, stir together cake mix and jello mix. Make a well in the center and pour in mashed strawberries, oil, milk, and eggs. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared lined cupcake pans. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until cupcakes are done. Cool on wire rack until completely cooled.

For Frosting: Cream together shortening, butter, and cream cheese until good and smooth. Add vanilla and combine. Sift together powdered sugar and salt and slowly add to creamed mixture. Add lemon juice, lemon curd, and coloring and mix well. If the frosting is too stiff, add milk.