Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe

These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with fresh strawberries. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe is straightforward and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create these delicious treats in no time.

Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base topped with a creamy strawberry frosting. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish, making it a perfect choice for a sweet treat or special celebration.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup strawberry puree (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk, mixing until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Carefully stir in the hot water and strawberry puree until smooth.
Bake: Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the strawberry frosting using a piping bag or a knife.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes with friends and family!