Description
These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are the ultimate sweet indulgence — rich, moist chocolate cupcakes topped with luscious strawberry buttercream and garnished with fresh strawberries. Perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or anytime you crave a touch of romance and decadence.
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
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
Strawberry Buttercream:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries, ground into powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tbsp milk or cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Pour in the hot coffee (or water) and mix until batter is smooth and glossy.
6. Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
9. For the strawberry buttercream, beat butter until fluffy, then add strawberry powder and powdered sugar gradually.
10. Add milk and vanilla extract; whip until smooth and creamy.
11. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with fresh strawberry halves.
Notes
Use freeze-dried strawberries for an intense natural flavor without extra moisture.
Add a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra decadence.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chocolate strawberry cupcakes, strawberry buttercream, romantic desserts, Valentine’s Day treats