Description
This recipe, “Neapolitan Cupcakes,” is inspired by the classic Neapolitan ice cream flavor combination: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box
Strawberry Buttercream:
- ½ cup chopped strawberries
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
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Prepare Batters: Make the cake mix and brownie batter according to the package instructions.
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Layer Batter: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of brownie batter into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Fill the rest of the cup with vanilla cake batter.
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Bake: Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
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Cool: Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tins. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 30 cupcakes total.
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Make Frosting: While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. Add the chopped strawberries to a food processor and blend until the strawberries are mashed and almost completely pureed.
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Cream Butter and Cheese: In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
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Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and the strawberry puree and mix until evenly incorporated.
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Add Colour: Stir in food coloring, if desired, for a pinker color.
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Frost Cupcakes: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry frosting.
