Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Cupcake Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. 2
   Line muffin pans with baking cups.
3. 3
   Empty contents of large pouch into a large bowl.
4. 4
   Blend cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds).
5. 5
   Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Spoon batter evenly into the 12 cupcake liners (approximately 1/2 full).
7. 7
   Bake in centre of oven at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 18-23 minutes.
8. 8
   Cupcakes are done when toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
9. 9
   Cool 5-10 minutes in pan, then remove and place on wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Frosting Instructions: Mix softened butter with electric mixer on high for 1 minute or until light and fluffy.
11. 11
    Scrape.
12. 12
    Slowly add frosting mix to butter while mixing on low speed for an additional 1 minute.
13. 13
    Scrape.
14. 14
    Add water.
15. 15
    Start mixing on low.
16. 16
    As frosting starts to come together, gradually increase speed to high.
17. 17
    This step may take up to 3 minutes.
18. 18
    Mix on high for an additional 3 minutes.
19. 19
    Fill provided pastry bag with frosting (place bag in tall glass to make filling with frosting easier).
20. 20
    Cut approximately 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) from the tip of the pastry bag.
21. 21
    Insert cut pastry bag into top of cupcake and squeeze gently to fill cupcake with approximately 1 tablespoon of frosting.
22. 22
    Slowly remove pastry bag and swirl approximately 1 tablespoon of frosting on top.