Strawberry Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting

box of white cake mix plus ingredients required to make the mix (or your favorite white cake recipe)

box (4 servings size) strawberry jello

sliced strawberries

butter , softened

– 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

cream cheese , softened (the block, not the spreadable tub)

strawberry extract (optional)

red food coloring (optional)