Description
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are a charming and indulgent dessert that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the sweetness of strawberries. These delightful treats feature moist chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy strawberry frosting and elegantly adorned with chocolate-covered strawberries. Ideal for any occasion, from romantic dinners to festive celebrations, these cupcakes are not just delicious; they also create an impressive visual presentation. Plus, with easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can whip up these stunning delights in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate melting wafers
- 16 strawberries
- 4 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- Pink/red gel icing color, optional
- 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (207g) sugar
- 6 tbsp (43g) Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water
- 3/4 cup (149g) chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (95g) shortening
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate-covered strawberries by melting dark chocolate wafers, dipping washed strawberries, and allowing them to dry on parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (148°C). In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined; gradually add hot water.
- Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter and bake for 18–23 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with strawberry-flavored icing made by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and pureed strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg