Delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Indulge in these rich chocolate cupcakes topped with fresh strawberries and a smooth chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk with lemon juice
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 strawberries fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate for melting
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- 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 soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler.
- Dip each cooled cupcake into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's coated well.
- Top each cupcake with a fresh strawberry before the chocolate sets.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the chocolate before it hardens. Enjoy these cupcakes as a delightful dessert!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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