Easy Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

1 15.25 ounce package

French Vanilla cake mix (see note below)

1/2 3.4 ounce package

instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup

Greek strawberry yogurt

3/4 cup

vegetable oil

1/2 cup

water

eggs, lightly beaten

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

1 cup

diced fresh strawberries (about 10 medium berries)

4 sticks

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 1/2 lb

or about 5.5 cups) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

about 8 medium fresh strawberries, pureed (you’ll need 4-5 tablespoons of puree)