Strawberry Cupcakes Using Box Mix

Makes about 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

1 box white or vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

1 cup milk (whole or 2%)

½ cup unsalted butter, melted (or ½ cup vegetable oil)

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

¾ cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, flour, sugar, and salt.

3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in sour cream, milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Fold in strawberries: Gently stir in the finely chopped fresh strawberries.

5. Fill cupcake liners: Fill each liner about 1/2 full.

6. Bake for 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool completely before frosting.