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Heat oven to 350u00b0.
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Line mini cupcake pans or regular cupcake pans with cupcake liners (I also sprayed some Pam over the liners and the tops of the pan).
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Mix the cake mix, water, lemon curd, oil and eggs in a large mixing bowl, following the directions on the cake mix box.
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Spoon or scoop (I use an ice cream scoop for regular cupcakes) into pans, filling 2/3rds full.
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Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes for regular size cupcake and 15 to 20 for the mini cupcakes.
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Remove pans from oven and place pans on wire rack to cool for 5 minutes.
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Then take the cupcakes out of the pan carefully and let cool on the rack until completely cool.
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Prepare Lemony Cream.
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Place bowl and beaters in the freezer for a few minutes then pour the cream into the chilled bowl and beat with a mixer on high speed until the cream has thickened.
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Stop beating and add the sugar.
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Beat again until stiff peaks form.
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With a spatula, gently fold in the lemon curd.
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Use right away or chill for up to 8 hours before using.
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Frost cupcakes with the lemony cream covering the top of the cupcake completely.
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Top with slivered strawberries or raspberries or blueberries if desired.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.