Description
Indulge in these rich and moist Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes, topped with a luscious real strawberry frosting and fresh fruit. This easy-to-bake recipe promises delightful flavor in every single bite.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) All-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300g) Granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (70g) Unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 Large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180ml) Buttermilk, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180ml) Hot brewed coffee (or hot water)
- For the Strawberry Frosting:
- 1 cup (226g) Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (480g) Powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup (approx. 150g) Fresh strawberries, pureed and reduced
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tbsp Milk or heavy cream (optional, for consistency)
- For Garnish:
- ½ cup (90g) Semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ¼ cup (60ml) Heavy cream
- 6–12 Fresh strawberries, halved
- Optional sprinkles
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk. Add wet to dry, mixing until just combined. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
- 2. Bake Cupcakes: Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 3. Make Strawberry Puree: Puree fresh strawberries. Cook in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced to 1/4 – 1/3 cup, stirring. Cool completely.
- 4. Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, then beat in cooled strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt until fluffy. Adjust consistency with milk/cream if needed.
- 5. Assemble: Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe frosting onto each cupcake.
- 6. Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate. Let sit 5 mins, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly to thicken.
- 7. Decorate: Drizzle ganache over frosted cupcakes. Top each with a fresh strawberry half and optional sprinkles. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins