Ingredients
1boxwhite cake mix
1boxstrawberry jello
2cupsstrawberries,sliced
1cupbutter,softened
4½cupspowdered sugar
8ozcream cheese
½tspstrawberry extract,optional
Red food coloring,optional
Preparation
Prepare cake mix as directed on the box. Divide the batter into 3 bowls.
Add 1 tablespoon of Jell-o powder to one of the bowls. Add the remaining Jell-o powder to a second bowl and mix well. Leave the third bowl with white batter.
Line your cupcake wells with cupcake papers. Starting with white batter, alternate colors of batter 1 tablespoon at a time until all batter is distributed.
Bake according to box directions.
Puree strawberries until smooth. Place in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer over medium heat until reduced to ¾ cups. Cool completely.
Cream butter and 1 cup of powdered sugar until fluffy. Add 2 tablespoons of strawberry puree and 1 cup of powdered sugar.
Repeat until 4 cups of the powdered sugar have been incorporated. Add remaining puree and cream cheese.
Continue beating until fluffy.
Refrigerate frosting for about 30 minutes or overnight.
