Dreamy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe for Sweethearts
Sweet summer nights call for decadent chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes that melt hearts with every single bite.
Layers of rich chocolate dance perfectly with fresh, juicy strawberries in this irresistible dessert.
Each cupcake brings a symphony of flavors that blend smooth chocolate ganache with delicate strawberry essence.
We’re talking about a dessert that looks as stunning as it tastes, promising pure indulgence with every forkful.
The recipe transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat that will wow anyone lucky enough to sample it.
Prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure that elevates your dessert game to new heights.
These cupcakes are your ticket to becoming the star baker among friends and family.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 335 kcal
Servings: 12
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcake Ingredients
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How to Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Get your baking space ready by cranking the oven to 350°F and tucking cupcake liners into a muffin tin.
Grab a big bowl and sift together all the powdery ingredients, blending them into a smooth, even mixture.
In another bowl, whisk the liquid ingredients until they dance together smoothly and look beautifully combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring gently. Add hot water and mix until the batter looks silky and thin.
Carefully fill each cupcake liner with batter and slide the tin into the oven. Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
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Heavenly Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Succulent chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes combine rich chocolate cake with fresh strawberry frosting for an irresistible dessert. Sweet layers of flavor and elegant presentation make these cupcakes perfect for special celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk (or milk + ½ tsp vinegar)
- ½ cup (120 ml) hot water
- ¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup (75 g) strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 fresh strawberries
- 1 cup (175 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Elevate oven temperature to 350F (175C) and line a standard muffin tray with decorative paper cupcake liners.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry components.
- Liquid Element Incorporation: Vigorously whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate container until the mixture achieves a harmonious blend.
- Batter Creation: Gently merge liquid mixture with dry ingredients, stirring to develop a silky-smooth consistency. Introduce hot water to transform the batter into a luxuriously fluid texture.
- Baking Process: Delicately portion batter into cupcake liners, filling each to approximately two-thirds capacity. Position the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a clean toothpick – which should emerge pristine and free of raw batter.
- Cooling Stage: Extract cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack, preparing them for subsequent decoration or frosting application.
Notes
- Control Moisture: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and prevent dense, dry cupcakes. Cold ingredients can create uneven texture and affect baking performance.
- Master Cocoa Technique: Sift cocoa powder thoroughly to eliminate lumps and ensure smooth, consistent chocolate flavor throughout the cupcake batter.
- Prevent Overbaking: Watch cupcakes closely during final minutes of baking. Remove from oven immediately when toothpick comes out clean to maintain moistness and prevent dry texture.
- Enhance Strawberry Flavor: Consider adding finely chopped fresh strawberries into batter or brushing cooled cupcakes with strawberry puree for intensified fruit essence before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.