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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes to Savor

Indulge in these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes, featuring moist chocolate cake and ganache topped with fresh strawberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Opt for dark cocoa for more richness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for lighter option or use sugar alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used
  • ½ cup Whole Milk Use non-dairy milk as substitute
For the Topping
  • 12 units Fresh Strawberries Can replace with raspberries
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Switch to dark or milk chocolate if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk until just combined.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  7. Prepare the ganache by melting the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes generously with ganache and top with chocolate-covered strawberries.
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For optimal results, use room temperature eggs and avoid over-mixing the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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