Monday, October 4, 2010

Fruit Filled Cupcakes

Today is our younger daughter's birthday and last night the entire family gathered here for a birthday meal.

Several years ago I tried a cupcake recipe from Simple & Delicious which made a big impression on her. This was the first birthday in quite some time that she's been able to come home to celebrate, so she specifically requested these cupcakes instead of a cake.





They are moist, delicious, and quite simple to make.

1 pkg. strawberry cake mix
2 cups (16 oz.) sour cream (I use "lite")
2 eggs
strawberry preserves
white frosting

Combine first three ingredients in a large bowl. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds then an additional 2 minutes on medium speed. Fill 24 baking cups about half full with batter. Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon preserves into the center of each cup. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350F for about 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Frost when cool.

13 comments:

Victoria said...

I only have two left!!!! Soooo good. Thanks for making them!

Jenners said...

OK, chance this to "Chocolate Filled Cupcakes" and I'm so there!

Pam said...

Happy Birthday again to the birthday girl!!!

The cupcakes look yummy!

Glad she had a fun celebration with the family!! :)

Marion said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter. The cupcakes look finger licking good! YUM!!! Blessings!!

Felicity Grace Terry said...

Happy birthday to your daughter. If ever I make that visit to see you, you must make these as they look so yummy and as you say beautifully moist.

quid said...

They look delicious! Hope the birthday was great.

quid

Dorte H said...

Happy birthday to your daughter.

But now you have made me hungry!

Kelly said...

Vic - you're welcome. :)

Jenners - we did consider alternate ways to prepare them, but I don't think chocolate was one of them. Hmmm...I'd have to give that some thought.

I'm sure she would thank all the rest of you for the birthday wishes.

Tracy - I promise if you come visit I will make them for you!

Bob said...

Yum! What a lucky girl to have such an extraordinary cook as a mom! Happy Birthday to your baby girl!

Sue K said...

Hi Kelly! These cupcakes look really good! I'm glad you had a good time celebrating DD's birthday.
Thinking of you!

Kelly said...

Bob - Considering you're married to the best cook/hostess in the South, I appreciate the compliment!

Sue! I need to e-mail you!

Tommy said...

Those were almost too tasty...

I had a lot of trouble sharing with my crew....

Kelly said...

...but I'm glad to hear you did, Tommy.