Hungry Girl's Berry-Licious Cupcakes

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping, cream cheese, Splenda, vanilla extract, 1 drop of food coloring and syrup.

3. 3

   Using an electric mixer at medium-low speed, blend until frosting is thoroughly mixed, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Chill frosting in freezer for 20 minutes and then transfer to refrigerator until ready to frost cupcakes.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine cake mix, soda and egg whites; add pureed strawberries and remaining drop of food coloring.

6. 6

   Mix with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until smooth, about 45 seconds.

7. 7

   Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, or line with cupcake wrappers. Evenly spoon batter into prepared muffin pan.

8. 8

   Bake until firm, about 15 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from oven and cool completely in pan.

10. 10

    Once cool, remove cupcakes from pan and evenly spread with frosting. Yields 1 cupcake per serving.