If you love chocolate-covered strawberries, these Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes will be your new obsession. Rich cocoa cupcakes meet fresh strawberry buttercream for a dreamy dessert that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any day you want something sweet and romantic.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cupcakes
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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¾ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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⅓ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup hot water or coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Strawberry Buttercream
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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3–4 cups powdered sugar
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¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed to powder (or ¼ cup reduced strawberry puree)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 Tbsp milk or cream, if needed
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Optional: fresh strawberries for topping
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