Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

Yield: 2-layer round cake or 24 cupcakes

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
2½ cups slice fresh strawberries
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 package vanilla cake mix
1 package (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix
1 tub thawed cool whip whipped topping

Instructions

Mix sliced strawberries and powdered sugar in a medium bowl and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
 
Prepare cake mix as directed and cool completely.
 
Prepare pudding as directed and place in fridge to set.
 
When ready, mix the pudding and whipped topping, and use to frost the cake. Top with sliced strawberries.
 

Notes

French vanilla cake mix suggested

If making cupcakes, use cupcake corer and fill cupcakes with half a strawberry or chopped strawberries and pudding frosting mix.