Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of moist chocolate cupcakes topped with luscious strawberry frosting. These Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes are a feast for both the eyes and the palate, making them a perfect choice for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. Their vibrant colors and delightful flavors will surely impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup melted butter (cooled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (mashed for frosting)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar. Add melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla; stir until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with the batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mashed strawberries until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously with strawberry frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg