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Strawberry Shortcake Drip Cupcakes

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These Strawberry Shortcake Drip Cupcakes are bakery-style treats made easy with a strawberry cake base, silky pink cream cheese frosting, and a glossy condensed milk drip. Topped with fresh berries, they’re the perfect show-stopping dessert for parties and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry or vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra richness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or jam
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • Fresh strawberries, halved
  • Crushed shortbread cookies or graham crackers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter into the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  5. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in strawberry puree and food coloring (if using) until the frosting is silky and pink.
  7. Pipe tall swirls of frosting onto each cooled cupcake.
  8. Spoon sweetened condensed milk over the frosting to create a drip effect.
  9. Top each cupcake with a halved fresh strawberry and sprinkle with crushed cookies if desired.

Notes

  • Chill frosted cupcakes before adding the drip for a neater presentation.
  • Substitute white chocolate ganache for the condensed milk if preferred.
  • Fold in diced strawberries for extra fruitiness.
  • Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for variety.
  • Use whipped cream instead of cream cheese frosting for a lighter option.

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