{"id":3210,"date":"2019-01-17T09:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T15:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2020-09-09T08:52:35","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T13:52:35","slug":"chocolate-covered-strawberry-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a strawberry buttercream frosting and&nbsp;chocolate covered strawberries! &nbsp;These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the&nbsp;ultimate Valentine&#8217;s Day dessert.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>*Recipe and photos updated January 2019*<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18342\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-5.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate covered strawberries on top of a white marble cake stand.\" width=\"745\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-5.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-5.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-5.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day is less than a month away and if you&#8217;re looking for an impressive dessert, these cupcakes are exactly what you need.<\/p>\n<p>I originally posted the recipe for these chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes back in 2016. But I&#8217;ve revamped the recipe with a lighter chocolate cupcake and an even better strawberry frosting. These cupcakes are chocolatey, the frosting is full of strawberry flavor and naturally colored thanks to a secret ingredient, and they&#8217;re all topped with a chocolate covered strawberry.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever been intimidated when it comes to making beautiful cupcakes, don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;m sharing tons of information on how to make these look absolutely perfect!<\/p>\n<h2>How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes<\/h2>\n<p>To assemble these cupcakes you&#8217;ll need to make three different components: chocolate cupcakes, strawberry frosting, and chocolate covered strawberries. Let&#8217;s break down each one.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18348\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A clear bowl filled with chocolate cupcake batter and a whisk.\" width=\"745\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How To Make The Cupcakes<\/h3>\n<p>The great thing about the chocolate cupcake batter is that you can mix it all together in one bowl. You&#8217;ll start by whisking in your dry ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flour: <\/strong>I use all-purpose flour for these cupcakes, just make sure you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">spoon &amp; level your flour<\/a> so that they&#8217;re soft and light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cocoa Powder:&nbsp;<\/strong>You&#8217;ll be using natural unsweetened cocoa powder for these cupcakes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder, Baking Soda, &amp; Salt:<\/strong> The baking powder and soda help the cupcakes rise and keep them soft and light.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> I typically mix sugar in with the wet ingredients, but I find it works best in this recipe to whisk it in with the dry ingredients. There&#8217;s a mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar in these cupcakes, the brown sugar adds moisture and flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then you&#8217;ll whisk in the wet ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buttermilk:<\/strong> This helps to keep the cupcakes moist and tender. If you don&#8217;t have any buttermilk on hand, then you can use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-buttermilk\/\">homemade buttermilk substitute<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil:<\/strong> There&#8217;s no butter in these cupcakes, just oil! It provides incredible moisture since cocoa powder can sometimes dry out baked goods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egg &nbsp;&amp; Vanilla:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll be using one egg and a little pure vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boiling Water &amp; Espresso Powder:<\/strong> When it comes to the boiling water, make sure to set a pot of water on the stovetop before you even get started making these cupcakes. I also like to use espresso powder because it enhances the chocolate flavor in the cupcakes. I really love <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deq2jvcfjh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">King Arthur Espresso Powder<\/a>, a little goes a long way and you can use it in other baked goods too. If you don&#8217;t have espresso powder, you can use instant coffee granules or replace the water with 1\/2 cup of strongly brewed hot coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the cupcake batter is ready, you&#8217;ll pour it into 16 cupcake liners and bake the cupcakes.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18369\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-10-2.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A glass bowl filled with strawberry buttercream frosting and a rubber spatula on the side.\" width=\"745\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-10-2.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-10-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-10-2.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-10-2.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How To Make The Frosting<\/h3>\n<p>As the cupcakes are cooling you can prepare the strawberry buttercream frosting. If you&#8217;ve never prepared buttercream before I have an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-buttercream-frosting\/\">easy tutorial on how to make it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the original recipe that I posted, I used strawberry jam, but I find that it really makes the frosting thinner and doesn&#8217;t hold up as well with the strawberries on top. The solution? Freeze-dried strawberries! They add tons of strawberry flavor to the frosting and add that beautiful pink color so you don&#8217;t even have to add food coloring.<\/p>\n<p>You can typically find freeze-dried strawberries near the fruit or by the dried fruit at the grocery store. Just make sure to blend them up really well until they&#8217;re powdery before adding them to the frosting.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18343\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-4.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Chocolate covered strawberries lined up on a piece of parchment paper.\" width=\"745\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-4.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-4.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-4.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How To Make The Chocolate Covered Strawberries<\/h3>\n<p>Okay, so you can leave these off if you want to but who can resist dessert on top of a dessert? I suggest looking for strawberries that are uniform in size and red. Strawberries do not ripen any more once they&#8217;ve been picked so the redder the strawberries the better!<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate to dip the strawberries in. I really like Baker&#8217;s semi-sweet chocolate bars, but Ghiradelli is a great option too. You can place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them so the chocolate hardens up faster.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18345\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-6.jpg?resize=745%2C1118&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A closeup shot of chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate covered strawberries on a white marble cake stand.\" width=\"745\" height=\"1118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-6.jpg?w=745&amp;ssl=1 745w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-6.jpg?resize=682%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-6.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The final step is to assemble your cupcakes. I have another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-frost-cupcakes\/\">tutorial here for how to frost cupcakes<\/a> and I show you exactly how to get that beautiful tall bakery style swirl.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<h3>What&#8217;s the best piping tip for these cupcakes?<\/h3>\n<p>I used the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deq23gcfjh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wilton 1M piping tip<\/a>, but I really love the <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deq25acfjh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wilton 2D<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/deq279cfjh7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">2A tips<\/a> too! You can typically find these for $1-$2 at Walmart or Michaels too.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I prepare these cupcakes ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>The chocolate cupcakes can be prepared 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The frosting may also be prepared 2-3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you&#8217;re ready to frost the cupcakes just set the frosting on the counter to bring to room temperature and mix well before using it. You can prep the chocolate covered strawberries up to one day in advance, I would suggest storing them in the refrigerator until you assemble the cupcakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"baking-tips\">\n<h2>Baking Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When measuring your flour, don\u2019t scoop it out of the container with the measuring cup. Instead, stir the flour around, spoon it into your measuring cup, and level it off with the back of a knife.<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have instant espresso powder you can either use instant coffee granules or replace the 1\/2 cup of boiling water and espresso powder with 1\/2 cup of strongly brewed hot coffee.<\/li>\n<li>When preparing the frosting, make sure to blend the freeze-dried strawberries until they&#8217;re powdery. You can strain them through a fine mesh strainer to remove any larger pieces, but I typically skip this step.<\/li>\n<li>I use a full one-ounce bag of freeze-dried strawberries for the frosting. If you want a light strawberry flavor for the frosting, you can start with half and then add more as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-16199\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"16199\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry-Cupcakes-Recipe-7.jpg?fit=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"A closeup of chocolate cupcakes topped with strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate covered strawberries.\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">16<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1.5px;border-style: solid;border-color: #3e4146;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-italic wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">26<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\">Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a strawberry buttercream frosting and chocolate covered strawberries! These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes are the ultimate Valentine's Day dessert.<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-buttons\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/wprm_print\/chocolate-covered-strawberry-cupcakes\" style=\"color: #3e4146;background-color: #f3a8a1;border-color: #f3a8a1;border-radius: 0px;padding: 8px 15px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"16199\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n<a 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wprm-recipe-servings-16199 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-disabled wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16199\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">cupcakes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-16199-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"16199\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(125 grams) all-purpose flour&#032;(spooned &amp; leveled)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(125 grams) all-purpose flour<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-measure-flour\/\">(spooned &amp; leveled)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup + 2 tablespoons&#032;(32 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup + 2 tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(32 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;baking soda\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;(100 grams) light brown sugar&#032;lightly packed\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(100 grams) light brown sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">lightly packed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;(100 grams) granulated sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(100 grams) granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/3&#032;cup&#032;(80 ml) canola or vegetable oil\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(80 ml) canola or vegetable oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;(120 ml) buttermilk&#032; \"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(120 ml) buttermilk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> <\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;large&#032;egg\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;cup&#032;(120 ml) boiling water\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(120 ml) boiling water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;instant espresso powder\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">instant espresso powder<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;(230 grams) unsalted butter&#032;softened to room temperature\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(230 grams) unsalted butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">softened to room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3&#032;cups&#032;(360 grams) powdered sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(360 grams) powdered sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;(1-ounce) bag&#032;freeze-dried strawberries\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-15\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">(1-ounce) bag<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freeze-dried strawberries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2-3&#032;tablespoons&#032;(30-45 ml) heavy whipping cream\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-16\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2-3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(30-45 ml) heavy whipping cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;pure vanilla extract\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-17\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/8&#032;teaspoon&#032;salt\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-18\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chocolate Covered Strawberries:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;16&#032;medium sized strawberries\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-19\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">16<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium sized strawberries<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;ounces&#032;semisweet chocolate&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-20\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">semisweet chocolate<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep wprm-toggle-switch-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-654104109\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-654104109\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\" \/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-16199-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"16199\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the chocolate cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C). Line two 12-count muffin pans with 16 cupcake liners and set aside.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until well combined. Then whisk in the oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the instant espresso powder to the 1\/2 cup boiling water and mix until fully dissolved. Add to the mixing bowl and mix until everything is just combined. The batter will be thin, this is okay.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Evenly distribute the batter between all 16 cupcake liners, making sure to fill each one a little over halfway full. Bake in separate batches at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) for 16-18&nbsp;minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from the oven and carefully remove the cupcakes from the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the strawberry buttercream frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, making sure to mix in each addition until fully combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and blend until powdery. Then, mix the freeze-dried strawberry powder into the frosting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To make the chocolate covered strawberries:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Add the chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20-second increments, stirring well after each increment, until melted and smooth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Dip each strawberry into the chocolate one at a time and place on the prepared baking sheet.&nbsp;Transfer to the refrigerator until the chocolate has hardened.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To assemble the cupcakes:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-16199-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired. Top each cupcake with one of the chocolate covered strawberries.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #3e4146\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Buttermilk substitute:\u00a0<\/strong>You can make your own buttermilk using my recipe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/how-to-make-buttermilk\/\">here<\/a>, just cut that recipe in half for 1\/2 cup of buttermilk.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you do not have any espresso powder you can use 1\/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules or replace the boiling water and espresso powder with 1\/2 cup of strongly brewed hot coffee.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Cupcakes may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To prepare ahead of time:<\/strong> The chocolate cupcakes can be prepared 2 days in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The frosting may also be prepared 2-3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to frost the cupcakes just set the frosting on the counter to bring to room temperature and mix well before using it. You can prep the chocolate covered strawberries up to one day in advance, I would suggest storing them in the refrigerator until you assemble the cupcakes.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Freezing instructions:<\/strong> Chocolate cupcakes freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Strawberry frosting will also freeze well for up to 3 months. 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