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Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes

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Delightful cupcakes featuring a rich chocolate base and a burst of strawberry flavor, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries (crushed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, make holes in the center of each cupcake and fill with chocolate ganache.
  9. Beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and crushed freeze-dried strawberries until desired consistency is reached.
  10. Frost each cupcake with the strawberry buttercream and serve.

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Notes

For a diabetic-friendly option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit.

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