Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries with these decadent chocolate-covered strawberry cupcakes. Moist chocolate cupcakes studded with diced strawberries are topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and a whole chocolate-covered strawberry, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 12 whole strawberries with stems for garnish
- Strawberry or vanilla buttercream for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in diced strawberries. Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- Make Chocolate Ganache: Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate, and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Decorate: Dip each whole strawberry into ganache and place on parchment to set. Frost cooled cupcakes with strawberry or vanilla buttercream, then top each with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Notes
- For an extra burst of strawberry flavor, fill the cupcakes with strawberry jam before frosting.
- These are best enjoyed the same day they are topped with the chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
