Strawberry Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing

Directions

1. Step 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare standard cupcake pans with paper liners.

2. Step 2
   In a large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, water, and eggs until smooth. By hand, add a little strawberry pie filling at a time, gently stirring to create swirls.

3. Step 3
   Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full of batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

4. Step 4
   Cream butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add vanilla and 1 Tablespoon heavy cream, beat for 1 minute adding more cream as needed to reach desired consistency.

5. Step 5
   Spread frosting onto cool cupcakes. Garnish with additional strawberries.

For fluffier icing, place your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer to pre-chill while you are making/baking the cupcakes.