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Neapolitan Cupcakes

This Neapolitan Cupcakes recipe is a delightful and visually appealing treat that combines the classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry in a fun, layered cupcake

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
  • 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box

Strawberry buttercream

  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350° and line two muffin pans with cupcake liners.
  • Make Batters: Make cake mix and brownie batter according to package instructions.
  • Layer and Bake: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of brownie batter into bottom of each cupcake liner. Fill rest of the cup with vanilla batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted into middle of a cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cupcakes cool completely. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 30 cupcakes total.
  • Make Frosting: Add strawberries to a food processor and blend until strawberries are mashed and almost completely pureed. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and butter and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and strawberry puree and mix until evenly incorporated. Stir in food coloring, if desired, for a pinker color.
  • Frost.