Raspberry Filled Vanilla Cupcakes

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 18 ounces duncan hines moist deluxe french vanilla cake mix (1 box)
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups raspberries
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons hot water

Recipe

• 1 to make the cupcakes, melt the butter in the microwave. add cake mix, eggs and water to the butter in large bowl.mix on low for 1 minute then mix on high for 1 min.pop them in the oven on 350 for 20 minutes.let cool.
• 2 for filling, in a medium sauce pan, combine water, sugar, flour and lemon juice and mix well.heat and stir until mixture boils and thickens.cool completely!stir in raspberries. (will make a lot!).
• 3 to fill cupcakes, cut a small round out, fill with raspberry filling, then replace with what you cut out. frosting will cover it up.
• 4 for the frosting, beat together the butter and sugar with an electric beater. once well combined, add the vanilla and water. beat until smooth and creamy.