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A delicious plate of Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

These delicious cupcakes combine rich chocolate flavor with sweet strawberry buttercream. Perfect for any celebration!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch-processed
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Buttercream
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 6-8 cups confectioner’s sugar depending on desired consistency
  • 10-12 medium strawberries pureed
  • 2-4 tbsp milk depending on desired consistency
  • several drops Food Coloring optional

Equipment

  • Muffin Pan
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs.
  6. Gradually add flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk and vanilla, scraping down the bowl after each addition, until well combined.
  7. Divide the batter into cupcake liners.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely before decorating.
  10. Clean and cut the strawberries and add them to a food processor, blend until smooth.
  11. Place the butter in a large bowl or mixing bowl for a stand mixer, beat until smooth and creamy.
  12. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar, alternating with the milk.
  13. Fold in pureed strawberries.
  14. Add several drops of food coloring if desired. Mix well.
  15. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto each cupcake or you can spread it on using an offset spatula.
  16. Top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered strawberry if desired.

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for special occasions. You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting by varying the amount of confectioner's sugar, and the consistency with milk or cream.