Real Strawberry Cupcakes
""Most strawberry cake recipes ask you to use artificially flavored gelatin. This one uses only uses fresh ingredients. Also makes a great cake!"..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 large fresh strawberries, or as needed
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2 eggs
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1 cup white sugar
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix (optional)
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1 drop red food coloring, or as needed (optional)
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3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 large fresh strawberries, sliced
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