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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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Indulgent cupcakes combining rich chocolate and bright strawberry flavors, topped with silky ganache.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, processed into powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Mix vegetable oil, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then add hot coffee or hot water. Stir until smooth.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 20 to 22 minutes.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Heat heavy cream for ganache until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
  8. Beat softened butter, add confectioners’ sugar, powdered strawberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract for filling.
  9. Cut a small circle from each cooled cupcake to fill with buttercream and replace tops.
  10. Top filled cupcakes with ganache and garnish if desired.

Notes

Use hot coffee for enhanced chocolate flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, serve at room temperature.

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