These cupcakes are delightful to make and even more fun to eat. Using a simple boxed cake mix and strawberry Jell-O, you can assemble an impressive dessert with minimal effort.
Strawberry Jell-O Poke Cupcakes
Author Catherine’s Plates
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ingredients listed on the cake mix box to prepare the cupcakes
- 1 6 oz box strawberry instant Jell-O
- 24 standard cupcake liners
- 1 container strawberry-flavored frosting
- 1 container frozen Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 pkg fresh strawberries
Instructions
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Prepare the cupcakes following the directions on the cake mix box. Bake in standard-size cupcake liners and let them cool completely.
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Using a fork, skewer, or similar tool, poke several holes across the top of each cooled cupcake. Arrange the cupcakes on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any drips.
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Prepare the strawberry Jell-O according to package directions. Carefully spoon the liquid Jell-O into the holes in each cupcake, pressing the top gently so the gelatin fills the cavities. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour to allow the Jell-O to set.
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Make the frosting by combining the container of strawberry frosting with the thawed Cool Whip. Beat together with an electric hand mixer until smooth and well blended.
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Pipe or spoon the frosting onto the set cupcakes. Use a piping bag with a large tip for a neat finish, or put the frosting in a zip-top bag, snip a corner, and squeeze it out. Spooned frosting works well too.
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Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice each berry lengthwise about three-quarters of the way through so the slices remain attached at the base. Fan each strawberry and place one on top of each cupcake as a decorative garnish. Serve and enjoy.