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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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Delicious chocolate cupcakes filled with freeze-dried strawberry buttercream and topped with glossy chocolate ganache.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 15 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened natural 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 (for buttercream)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional: sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl until well combined and smooth.
  4. Make the batter by combining wet and dry ingredients and whisk until completely combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Make the ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate and stirring until smooth.
  9. Prepare the strawberry buttercream by beating softened butter, then combining with powdered sugar, strawberry powder, and cream.
  10. Fill the cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream after cutting a pocket in each.
  11. Finish by topping each cupcake with ganache and garnishing if desired.

Notes

Serve immediately or store covered at room temperature for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

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