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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

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Rich chocolate cupcakes topped with fresh strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream and dipped in a glossy semi-sweet chocolate shell. A decadent twist on classic chocolate-covered strawberries in cupcake form.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp hot tap water
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp coarse salt
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups diced strawberries
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 1½ cups unsalted butter, cubed
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate
  • 3 tbsp canola oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with liners.
  2. In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder with hot water until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar over medium heat. Remove from heat and beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and cocoa mixture.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream to the batter, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. To prepare the strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream, whisk egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until sugar dissolves. Beat until stiff peaks form and the mixture cools. Gradually add cubed butter and continue whipping until smooth. Fold in diced strawberries until incorporated.
  8. Melt semi-sweet chocolate with canola oil until smooth.
  9. Pipe buttercream onto cooled cupcakes, then dip the tops into the melted chocolate coating. Allow chocolate to set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • If buttercream appears curdled, continue whipping until smooth and creamy.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
  • For smoother dipping, transfer melted chocolate to a deep bowl.

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