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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes that Delight!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Buttercream Cupcakes

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Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with rich strawberry buttercream and a chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the pureed strawberries until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together powdered sugar and softened butter until creamy, then mix in pureed strawberries.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry buttercream.
  10. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the frosted cupcakes.

Notes

  • Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor in the frosting.
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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