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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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Indulge in these soft and moist chocolate cupcakes filled with silky strawberry buttercream and topped with glossy chocolate ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (about 12-13g) freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine, then add the hot coffee or hot water.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Heat 2/3 cup heavy cream in a saucepan, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth for ganache.
  8. Process freeze-dried strawberries into powder, then mix with softened butter and confectioners’ sugar for buttercream.
  9. Cut a small hole in each cooled cupcake and fill with strawberry buttercream.
  10. Pour ganache over each filled cupcake and garnish as desired.

Notes

Use hot coffee for a deeper chocolate flavor. Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before filling.

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Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, strawberry, dessert

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