Description
Romantic, decadent, and perfectly sweet — these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are love at first bite! Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with luscious strawberry frosting and finished with a real chocolate-dipped strawberry make the ultimate Valentine’s dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup strawberry puree or jam
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For the garnish:
12 fresh strawberries
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for shine)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another large bowl, whisk sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners (about 2/3 full).
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. For the frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt.
9. Beat until light and fluffy; chill for 10 minutes if needed for firmness.
10. Dip strawberries in melted chocolate and place on parchment to set.
11. Frost cupcakes generously, then top each with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa for rich chocolate flavor.
For a smoother frosting, strain strawberry puree to remove seeds.
Add a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for extra flair.
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or any occasion worth celebrating with chocolate and love!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg