4th of July Cupcakes

Diana's Recipe Book (Diana's Desserts) Newsletter, June 25, 2007. Had to post these without trying because the picture looked so pretty and we are making them this weekend. These look delicious and are so pretty! That is, the picture that was in the newsletter.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

• 18 1⁄4 ounces  devil's food cake mix with pudding, in the mix
• 1 1⁄3 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 3  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup marshmallow creme (this stabilizes whipped cream)
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 3  cups fresh strawberries, halved
• 1  cup fresh blueberries

Directions

1. Make the cupcakes the day ahead.
2. Prepare and bake as directed on package using water, margarine and eggs.
3. Cool at least one hour or until completely cooled.
4. Cover and refrigerate.
5. Place marshmallow creme in small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 10 – 20 seconds, until softened.
6. Beat heavy cream until soft peaks form.
7. Add slightly cooled marshmallow creme; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
8. Frost cooled cupcakes with whipped cream mixture up to two hours before serving.
9. Arrange 2 strawberry halves on top of each frosted cupcake.
10. Place 3 - 5 blueberries around the strawberry halves.
11. Keep refrigerated until served.