Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
These Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are a beautiful and delicious way to celebrate any special occasion. With their rich chocolate base, sweet strawberry frosting, and indulgent topping, they’re guaranteed to impress anyone lucky enough to enjoy them.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1 cup 125g all-purpose flour
- ½ cup 40g cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup 120ml buttermilk
- ½ cup 120ml hot water or brewed coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups 500g powdered sugar
- ¼ cup 60g strawberry puree (made by blending fresh strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries:
- 12 fresh strawberries washed and dried
- 1 cup 175g semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for a shinier finish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar, egg, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in hot water or coffee.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla to make frosting.
- Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and refrigerate until set.
- Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and top with chocolate-covered strawberries.
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