Description
Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry frosting and a chocolate-dipped strawberry, a romantic Valentine’s dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup pureed strawberries
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter (for frosting)
12 fresh strawberries
6 oz melting chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, then mix in hot water until smooth.
6. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 18–20 minutes.
7. Cool completely.
8. Make frosting by beating butter with strawberry puree and powdered sugar until fluffy.
9. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and let set.
10. Frost cupcakes and top with dipped strawberries.
Notes
Use Dutch-process cocoa for deeper chocolate flavor.
Add 1 tsp espresso powder to intensify cocoa notes.
Dip strawberries the day of serving for best shine.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American