Description
A delightful recipe for sweet indulgence featuring rich chocolate and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 cups butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the buttercream, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream and top with additional chocolate and strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Covered Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes