Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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why make this recipe

This cupcake recipe mixes deep chocolate and fresh strawberry for a bright, tasty bite. It is great for parties, gifts, or a simple treat at home. If you enjoy rich chocolate treats, try this irresistible chocolate chip cookies as another easy bake.

introduction

These Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes have a moist chocolate cake and a light strawberry buttercream. The strawberry adds fresh flavor and a pretty pink color. You will like the mix of dark chocolate and sweet fruit.

how to make Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

1. Make the strawberry reduction: Cook strawberries over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, mashing as they soften. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Return juice to pan and simmer until reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Cool completely.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Mix until combined, then slowly stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth and thin. For ideas on working with hot liquids in batter, you can look at a similar technique used in this chocolate chip cookie recipe.
4. Fill liners just over halfway full. Bake for 18–22 minutes until tops spring back. Cool completely before frosting.
5. Make the frosting: Beat butter until pale and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cooled strawberry reduction, vanilla, and salt. Whip until light and vibrant pink.
6. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a drizzle of chocolate ganache if desired.

Ingredients :

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• ¾ cup buttermilk, room temperature
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup hot coffee or hot water
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 1 pinch salt

Directions :

• Cook strawberries over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, mashing as they soften. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds. Return juice to pan and simmer until reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Cool completely.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Mix until combined, then slowly stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth and thin.
• Fill liners just over halfway full. Bake for 18–22 minutes until tops spring back. Cool completely before frosting.
• Beat butter until pale and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cooled strawberry reduction, vanilla, and salt. Whip until light and vibrant pink.
• Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or a drizzle of chocolate ganache if desired.

how to serve Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Serve at room temperature. Place cupcakes on a simple plate or a tiered stand. Add a fresh strawberry slice on top for color. These go well with milk, coffee, or tea.

how to store Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

Keep cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best taste. You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months; thaw and frost when ready.

tips to make Double Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

• Use room temperature egg and buttermilk for a smooth batter.
• Mix hot coffee in slowly so the batter becomes thin and even.
• Cool cupcakes fully before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
• For extra shine, add a small drizzle of ganache over the frosting. For more simple baking ideas, check this rich cookie recipe for basic tips on chocolate bakes.

variation (if any)

• White chocolate twist: Use white chocolate chips in the batter and a vanilla-strawberry frosting.
• Fresh strawberry swirl: Fold small chopped strawberries into the frosting for texture.
• Ganache drip: Add a thin chocolate ganache drip over the frosting for a richer look.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen strawberries?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain them before cooking. They work well for the reduction.

Q: Can I skip the coffee?
A: You can use hot water instead, but coffee deepens the chocolate flavor.

Q: How do I fix thin frosting?
A: Add a little more powdered sugar and chill briefly. Beat again until thick.

Q: Can I make cupcakes ahead?
A: Bake and freeze unfrosted cupcakes. Thaw and frost when needed.

Q: Is Dutch-processed cocoa required?
A: It gives a deeper flavor, but natural cocoa works too; taste will change slightly.

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