Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chocolate Cupcakes
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1/2 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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1 cup all-purpose flour (125g), measured with care
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1 large egg, brought to room temp
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1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup hot coffee or water (120ml)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml), also room temp
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (42g)
→ Strawberry Buttercream Filling
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pinch of salt
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2 tablespoons whipping cream (30ml)
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1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (12-13g)
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2 cups powdered sugar (240g), sifted to remove lumps
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1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (113g)
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Ganache
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2/3 cup heavy whipping cream (160ml)
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6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (170g), finely chopped up
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line your cupcake tins with 12 liners, and grab another pan for 3 extras.
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Mix together your dry ingredients in one bowl. In another, combine oil, sugar, egg, vanilla, and buttermilk. Slowly stir the wet into the dry, then add warm coffee or water, stirring until smooth.
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Scoop batter into liners, filling them two-thirds full. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick slides out clean. Chill for 20-30 minutes if you'd like.
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Pour very hot cream over the chopped chocolate and rest it for 2-3 minutes. Mix well until smooth. Let it chill for about 30 minutes.
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Grind the freeze-dried strawberries into fine powder. Beat the butter, then mix in the sugar, strawberry powder, cream, vanilla, and a little salt—whip until light and airy.
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Cut the middle out of each cupcake, spoon in the strawberry filling, and place the tops back. Finish with a thick layer of chocolate ganache on the surface.
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If you'd like, add fresh strawberry slices or sprinkles on top. Eat right away or keep covered until you're ready.
# Notes:
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Using hot coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
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Stick to freeze-dried strawberries, as fresh or frozen won't work for the filling.
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You can prepare parts of this a day before and put it all together when needed.