Chocolate Cupcakes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Who doesn’t love chocolate cupcakes? And when they come with a delicious strawberry cream cheese frosting, they become irresistible. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, be it a birthday party, a baby shower, or just a sweet treat for yourself. The combination of chocolate and strawberry is a match made in heaven, and these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until light and frothy. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gradually add the hot water and mix until the batter is smooth.
Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
While the cupcakes cool, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
Add the chopped strawberries to the frosting and mix until well combined.
Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost them with the strawberry cream cheese frosting. You can use a piping bag or a knife to apply the frosting.
Tips:
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in dense cupcakes.
- Use a toothpick or cake tester to check if the cupcakes are done. If it comes out clean, they're ready.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them, as warm cupcakes can melt the frosting.
- You can garnish the cupcakes with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings for an extra touch.
These chocolate cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. They're easy to make, and the combination of chocolate and strawberry is simply irresistible. Whether you're hosting a party or just want to indulge in a sweet treat, these cupcakes are the perfect choice.
