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Real Strawberry Cupcakes

Prep: 40 mins Cook: 25 mins Additional: 10 mins Total: 1 hr 15
mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

8 large fresh strawberries, or as needed
2 large eggs eggs
1 cup white sugar

⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1 drop red food coloring, or as needed

¾ cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray cupcake
cups with cooking spray, or line with cupcake liners.

Step 2

Place 8 strawberries into a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour the
puree through a strainer to remove seeds. Puree should equal about