Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry Cupcakes

March 31, 2013

These cupcakes go one step above and beyond that simple treat. Influenced by one of our favorite's, these cupcakes are sure to please!

{for cupcakes}
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

{for chocolate ganache}
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons butter

{for buttercream}
5 large egg whites
1 cup granulated sugar
pinch of salt
4 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup fresh strawberry puree
2 Tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 standard muffin tins with cupcake liners. In a small bowl, combine the flours and set aside. In a large bowl, on the medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the...
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Nutritions

Calories
574

Sodium
131mg
5% DV

Fat
41g
63% DV

Protein
4g
8% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV