Description
Delicious chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting and fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate frosting (for topping)
- Extra strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chopped strawberries and chocolate chips.
- Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting and garnish with extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg