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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes that combine rich flavors and stunning presentation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
  • 8 oz fresh strawberries washed and hulled
  • 4 oz dark chocolate for drizzling

Equipment

  • cupcake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened butter with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  2. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting.
  3. Top each cupcake with fresh strawberries.
  4. Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the frosted cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate and fruits for unique variations.

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