These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are a decadent treat that combines rich chocolate cupcakes, luscious strawberry filling, and silky chocolate ganache. Topped with a chocolate-dipped strawberry, they are the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any special occasion!
Ingredients (Makes 12 Cupcakes)
For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
✅ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✅ ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
✅ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✅ ½ teaspoon baking soda
✅ ¼ teaspoon salt
✅ ½ cup vegetable oil
✅ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✅ 2 large eggs
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅ ½ cup buttermilk
✅ ½ cup hot water or hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Strawberry Filling:
✅ 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
✅ 2 tablespoons sugar
✅ 1 teaspoon cornstarch
✅ 1 tablespoon water
✅ ½ teaspoon lemon juice
For the Chocolate Ganache:
✅ ½ cup heavy cream
✅ ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Topping:
✅ 12 fresh strawberries
✅ ½ cup melted chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Chocolate Cupcakes
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with liners.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, beat together oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ Add buttermilk and mix, then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients.
5️⃣ Stir in hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth.
6️⃣ Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Let cupcakes cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Strawberry Filling
8️⃣ In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
9️⃣ In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then stir into the strawberries.
???? Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Step 3: Fill the Cupcakes
1️⃣1️⃣ Use a small knife or piping tip to cut out the center of each cupcake.
1️⃣2️⃣ Fill with strawberry filling and replace the cupcake tops.
Step 4: Make the Ganache & Frost
1️⃣3️⃣ Heat heavy cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
1️⃣4️⃣ Let the ganache cool slightly, then spoon or pipe onto cupcakes.
Step 5: Chocolate Covered Strawberries & Final Touch
1️⃣5️⃣ Dip fresh strawberries in melted chocolate, then place them on parchment paper to set.
1️⃣6️⃣ Top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Tips for Success
✔ Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter and even baking.
✔ Coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but can be replaced with hot water.
✔ Chill the ganache slightly before frosting for a thicker consistency.
✔ Make ahead: The cupcakes can be baked a day before and stored in an airtight container.
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