Strawberry Cupcakes

Cupcakes

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup canola oil
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup sweetened strawberries, mashed
• 1 small box dry strawberry jello

Strawberry Icing:

• ½ stick butter or margarine, softened
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup sweetened strawberries, mashed

Tips & Notes

This recipe may take longer tobake, depending upon the type of baking dish like making this into a sheet cake also the oven that is used. The frosting can be runny because of the strawberry juice. You may need to add more berries or powdered sugar to get the frosting to the right consistency.

Instructions

1.  Mix all ingredients and pour into greased cupcake pan.
2.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
3. While the cupcakes are baking, make the icing.
4. Mix together all icing ingredients until smooth – may need to add more powdered sugar or strawberries for a spreading consistency. Mix well first before you add extra sugar or strawberries.
5. Once the cupcakes are cool, spread the icing on the cake.
6. Store the cupcakes in refrigerator; it's best when it's chilled for at least 2 hours.