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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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Indulge in these moist Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes topped with rich ganache and bright strawberry buttercream, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (42g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
  • 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1/2 cup (about 12–13g) freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 Tablespoons (30–45ml) heavy cream (for buttercream)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for buttercream)
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional garnish: sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, whisking until uniform.
  3. Whisk the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Make the batter by combining wet and dry ingredients and adding hot coffee or hot water, whisking until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
  6. Cool cupcakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Make ganache by heating heavy cream, pouring over chopped chocolate, letting sit, and stirring until smooth. Chill for 30 minutes.
  8. Prepare strawberry powder by processing freeze-dried strawberries to a fine powder.
  9. Make strawberry buttercream by beating softened butter and gradually adding sifted confectioners’ sugar and strawberry powder until fluffy.
  10. Fill cooled cupcakes with strawberry buttercream and replace the tops.
  11. Top with chilled ganache and garnish as desired.

Notes

For best flavor, bring refrigerated cupcakes to room temperature before serving.

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