Delish Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Delightful chocolate cupcakes topped with fresh strawberries and a rich frosting.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted for fluffiness
- 1 cup granulated sugar can substitute with brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
- 1 cup milk whole or 2% milk works best
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure vanilla for best flavor
- 1 tsp baking soda to make cupcakes rise
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, top each with a rich chocolate frosting and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
For an added twist, sprinkle some sea salt on top of the frosting. Enjoy!
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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