DUNCAN HINES CUPCAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 16 muffin cups with baking spray.
• CRUST: Stir together caramel crust mix, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 teaspoons water in a medium bowl until moistened. Divide evenly into muffin cups, about 1-1/2 tablespoons each. Press until firm.
• Stir together brownie mix, eggs, 5 tablespoons melted butter and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl until blended, about 50 strokes. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups on top of crust, about 2 tablespoons each.
• Bake 24 to 26 minutes, until centers are set. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of cupcakes to loosen if needed and remove cupcakes from pans. Cool completely.
• Frost brownie cupcakes evenly with caramel frosting. Break pretzels into smaller pieces and decorate brownie cupcakes with pretzels and chocolates just before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line cupcake pans with double-lined cupcake liners.
• Beat cake mix and water in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for an additional 1 minute. Do not overmix.
• Spoon batter into liners about 2/3 full, then bake 12 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden. Do not overbake. Remove from oven then carefully remove cupcakes from pan. Cool cupcakes on wire rack for 15 minutes.
• In a cold metal bowl, whip heavy cream using handheld mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add vanilla frosting and mix on low speed until combined, about 10 seconds. Spoon or pipe frosting mixture on top of angel food cake cupcakes, then top with strawberries. Serve and enjoy!