Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and fresh strawberries with these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes. Perfect for any occasion, especially Valentine’s Day, these moist chocolate cupcakes are topped with luscious strawberry frosting and decorated with chocolate-covered strawberries. Each bite offers a balance of sweetness and sophistication, making them a romantic treat that is sure to impress your loved ones. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are the ideal dessert for birthdays, anniversaries, or simply when you want to treat yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
- 16 strawberries (washed and dried)
- 4 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (95g) shortening
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (148°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
- Gradually add hot water; fill liners halfway with batter. Bake for 18–23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting: puree chopped strawberries; mix butter and shortening until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry puree until creamy.
- Once cooled, frost cupcakes and top with chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg