Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes filled with strawberry buttercream and topped with chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup strawberry buttercream
- 1 cup chocolate ganache
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
Baking
- Fill cupcake liners with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Assembly
- Once cooled, core the center of each cupcake and fill with strawberry buttercream.
- Dip the top of each cupcake into the ganache and let it set.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve.
Notes
Make sure your butter is melted but not hot when mixing with other ingredients. Don’t overmix; ensure cupcakes are light and fluffy. Allow ganache to cool for thick consistency when dipping.