These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are a delicious treat for Valentine’s Day or any occasion. The moist, chocolatey cupcakes are topped with luscious strawberry buttercream frosting and finished off with a chocolate covered strawberry.
If you enjoy these Red Rose Cupcakes then you may also enjoy this recipe. They’re easy to make and sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Strawberries are my favorite springtime dessert because they are packed with nutrients such as vitamin C and fiber, while also being low in calories. These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are an easy way to indulge on this delicious fruit without over-indulging.
Why I Love This Recipe
Indulge your taste buds with these decadent cupcakes! Infused with moist, chocolatey goodness and topped off with a luscious strawberry buttercream frosting – plus an extra special crown of arguably the most romantic berry in existence – this delicious treat is sure to impress any crowd.
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love cupcakes you may also enjoy this Champagne Cupcakes recipe.
If you’re making these for a party, serve them with these Valentine’s Day cocktails and mocktails.
Ingredients
To make these delicious and rich cupcakes you will need a few simple ingredients. All of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store, so take a quick trip to the store so you can enjoy beautiful cupcakes with your loved ones.
Chocolate Cake Mix – For this recipe, you will need one box of your favorite chocolate cake mix. You can choose any brand that you prefer, I like Betty Crocker.
Chocolate Chips – I like to use milk chocolate chips for dipping the strawberries.
Strawberry Extract – Sometimes strawberry extract can be hard to find, look for it at your local craft stores or online.
Substitutions
Chocolate: Instead of milk chocolate, you can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips or even white chocolate chips depending on your preference.
Cake Mix: Instead of using a box of cake mix, you can use a batch of your favorite homemade chocolate cake batter.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can personalize this recipe to adjust it to your taste buds.
Toppings – You can also add some extra toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts or coconut flakes that will give it a nice crunch and texture.
Filling – You could fill these cupcakes with strawberry jam or strawberry puree for even more strawberry flavor.
Raspberry – Instead of using strawberry extract, you could use raspberry extract.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only needed a couple kitchen tools to make these delicious cupcakes. Gather all these ingredients and great ready to enjoy this sweet treat.
- Large baking sheet – I like to use a baking sheet that has rimmed edges.
- Muffin tin – I used a 12 cup muffin pan, but you could bake in batches in a 6 count cupcake pans also.
- Cupcake liners – You can use silicone or paper cupcake liners.
How to Make Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Making these flavorful cupcakes is so simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a great Valentine’s Day treat in no time at all.
Step 1: Prepare the cake mix
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Bake them in a paper lined muffin tin until done.
Step 2: Cool the cupcakes and wash the strawberries
As the chocolate cupcakes are cooling on a cooling rack, prepare the chocolate-covered strawberries. Wash, dry and remove the green stem from the strawberries.
Step 3: Prepare a baking sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 4: Melt the chocolate
Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 35 second increments, stir well in between each reheating.
Step 5: Dip the strawberries
Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate chips, coating the strawberries completely. (A toothpick or dipping tool comes in handy for this.)
Step 6: Allow the chocolate to harden
Place the chocolate-coated strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with all strawberries. Allow the chocolate on the strawberries to set for at least 45 minutes.
Step 7: Cream the butter and sugar for the strawberry frosting
For the strawberry buttercream, beat the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes on medium-high speed.
Step 8: Add the remaining wet ingredients
Add the milk and strawberry extract and beat until combined.
Step 9: Adjust the flavor of the frosting and then add to a piping bag
Adjust the texture or flavor of the frosting, as needed, with additional sugar, milk or strawberry extract. Scoop the buttercream into a piping bag fit with a large star tip.
Step 10: Frost the cupcakes
Swirl the strawberry buttercream onto the cooled chocolate cupcakes and top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve these cupcakes with this Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi and side of Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables for a hearty and filling meal.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to help you make these easy cupcakes.
- Be careful to not overmix the batter once you add the wet ingredients.
- If you want to make these cupcakes look extra special, try decorating them with a chocolate drizzle or sprinkles.
- Take care to not overbake the cupcakes so they stay nice and moist.
- Add some chopped freeze-dried strawberries to your frosting mixture for even more strawberry flavor.
- While the cupcakes are cooling you can prep the frosting, however make sure that your cupcakes are completely cooled before you frost them.
- Melt some candy melts and drizzle on top of the frosting for even more chocolate flavor.
- Don’t forget to preheat the oven before you bake your cupcakes.
- If you want a chocolate frosting, add some cocoa powder to the frosting.
- Don’t want strawberry flavor? You can use vanilla extract in your frosting instead.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
You can store these cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Yes, you can freeze these cupcakes in a freezer friendly container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving. I recommend that you freeze them unfrosted.
If you find that your chocolate is not as smooth as you need, you can add a teaspoon or two of shortening or coconut oil to temper the chocolate.
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📋 Recipe
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- muffin pan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces Chocolate Cake Mix plus ingredients called for on the box
- 18 Strawberries
- 3/4 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Butter softened
- 4-5 cups Powdered Icing Sugar as needed
- 2-3 Tablespoons Milk or Cream as needed
- 1 teaspoon Strawberry Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
- As the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the chocolate-covered strawberries.
- Wash, dry and remove the green stem from the strawberries.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in the microwave in 35 second increments, stir well in between each reheating.
- Dip each strawberry in the melted chocolate chips, coating the strawberries completely. (A toothpick or dipping tool comes in handy for this.)
- Place the chocolate-coated strawberries on the prepared baking sheet and repeat the process with all strawberries.
- Allow the chocolate on the strawberries to set for at least 45 minutes.
- For the strawberry buttercream, beat the butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and strawberry extract and beat until combined.
- Adjust the texture or flavor of the frosting, as needed, with additional sugar, milk or strawberry extract.
- Scoop the buttercream into a piping bag fit with a large star tip.
- Swirl the strawberry buttercream onto the cooled chocolate cupcakes and top each cupcake with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
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Notes
- Be careful to not overmix the batter once you add the wet ingredients.
- If you want to make these cupcakes look extra special, try decorating them with a chocolate drizzle or sprinkles.
- Take care to not overbake the cupcakes so they stay nice and moist.