STRAWBERRY SURPRISE CUPCAKES

Strawberry Surprise Cupcakes image

Kids love the fruity surprise tucked inside these cupcakes. They really wow at parties, bake sales and snacktime. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package strawberry cake mix (regular size)
2 cups sour cream
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Halved fresh strawberries

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream and eggs. Beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes., Fill prepared cups half full. Drop 1/2 teaspoon preserves into center of each cupcake; cover with remaining batter., Bake until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean, 22-27 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Pipe frosting over cupcakes and top each with a strawberry half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.