Description
Indulge in Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes that perfectly marry rich chocolate cake with fresh strawberries and creamy ganache. These delightful treats are soft, moist, and topped with luscious chocolate, making them the ultimate dessert for any celebration or just a sweet craving. Whether it’s a birthday or a simple gathering, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress your guests and elevate the occasion with their vibrant flavors and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs and milk until smooth. Gradually add to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into each cupcake liner about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cooling, heat heavy cream until just boiling and pour over chocolate chips in a bowl; stir until smooth to create ganache.
- Dip the tops of cooled cupcakes into ganache and place fresh strawberries on top while still wet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg