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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are rich, soft and flavorful. They are a great dessert for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Resting Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Cupcakes, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 Cupcakes
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Corinne Schmitt

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
  • ¾ 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg