Strawberry Soda Cupcakes

 

  

• 1 (18 ounce) box strawberry cake mix 
• 3 eggs 
• 1/4 cup cooking/vegetable oil (not olive oil) 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 1 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage (I used one small can of  Sierra Mist - 7.5oz)  

fresh sliced strawberries, sliced

Cool Whip Topping, thawed or 1 can of white frosting

  

1. Preheat oven to  350 degrees. 
2. Line 2 cupcake pans (recipe made 24 cupcakes) 
3. Mix the five ingredients in  a bowl; beat well until smooth (about 3 minutes).  The kids will enjoy watching the cake mix fizz when the soda is added! 
4.  Transfer the batter to a lined cupcake pan 
5.  Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until cake test done
6. Once cooled frost with either Cool Whip or a can of White frosting.
7. Top with a sliced strawberries and cool in fridge until ready to serve