Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Hello hello!! I have one last treat for you before you decide on what you will be making for Valentine’s Day. Or do you already have it locked down? Wait until you meet these cupcakes 🙂
When you think of Valentine’s Day, I am sure we all think about CHOCOLATE and everything red. And no other treat encompasses these two than classic chocolate-covered strawberries. I figured why not make this classic into a cupcake? A mini cupcake so I don’t feel too bad about sharing and having more than one (the way I think sometimes is just not rational but I love it).
These mini chocolate covered strawberry cupcakes are perfect for any kind of celebration beyond Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a Galentine’s Day party, a baby or a bridal shower or a girl’s birthday party, they will be admired and loved by everyone.
It all starts with my favorite vanilla cupcake recipe, a soft and crumbly cake that is filled with fresh strawberry filling. Topped with a fluffy strawberry frosting, it is all covered in a layer of chocolate coating!! Incredibly easy and just lovely for any get together you are having. Grab the recipe over at The Kitchenthusiast today!
I am virtually sending these cupcakes to all my blogger friends, boos, and girlfriends! You gals are always there for me and I love you very much. Happy Galentine’s Day!!
Mini Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Ingredients
For mini cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
For strawberry filling:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
For strawberry buttercream:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2-3 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree (from above)
For toppings:
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled
Instructions
For Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line your KitchenAid® Professional-Grade Nonstick Mini Muffin Pan with mini cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Using a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer, cream butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes on medium speed. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Reduce Stand Mixer speed to low and slowly add half of the flour mixture to the batter. Add the buttermilk and beat until just combined. Add the rest of the flour and mix. Scrape down the side of the bowl as needed. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter into prepared tins. Fill each liner about 2/3 full. Bake cupcakes until lightly golden or a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcake cools, make the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and water. Cook until strawberry is broken down and sauce thickens. Divide into two and save one half as filling. The other half you can pass through a fine mesh and use in the frosting.
For strawberry frosting
- Whip butter for 8 minutes on medium speed using the flat beater of a KitchenAid® Stand Mixer. The butter will become pale and creamy.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix on low speed for 1 minute. Then increase speed to medium and mix for 6 minutes until the frosting is light, creamy, and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using your favorite decorating tip. I used Wilton Tip 1M for these cupcakes. Chill for about 20 minutes before coating with melted chocolate.
- Dip each frosted cupcake into the melted cupcake to coat the top. Let cupcakes sit for 10-15 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
These are so pretty and dainty looking! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
they’re SOOOO pretty and I can 100% attest that these would become Michael’s favorite!
They look so little and delish! I probably could pop way too many but I adore cute things. Pinned.
Happy Thursday!
These are adorable, Zainab! I could easily get carried away an devour these mini beauties!
Thanks Jen!
These are gorgeous, Zainab! And I can share these mini cupcakes around. Love the idea and how fun it is to make.
Thanks!!
I am loving these little mini cupcakes! I can’t just pop them in my mouth! Heading over to check out the recipe!
Thanks!!
These are so adorable. They totally make me want to have a Galentine’s party! Love that term!
Thanks Joc!
Ah, Zainab, these are the CUTEST!!! I love how bite sized and chocolatey they are 🙂 PS: did I tell you that we are head over heels for your white chocolate cheesecake with the fruit topping? It is our new favorite thing in the world (and on our Valentine’s menu)!
Oh my gosh AMY!! I love that white chocolate cheesecake lol! Hope you and W enjoy it. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
chocolate and strawberries…my favorite chocolate/fruit combo 🙂
They look so pink, lovely and delicious!
Aww these are such cuties!!! I love that they are pretty much bite sized so you get all the flavors in each mouthful.
I knew that you made these cupcakes just for me 😉 I could probably eat the entire batch. I can’t resist chocolate covered strawberries and cupcake form is even better! Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day, Zainab!
They were just for you 🙂
These are adorable! Even if I had it locked down, I would still make these. Love them!
These are adorable and just PERFECT for Valentine’s Day. I love the pretty pink and I love that they’re mini. Love and hugs to you, sweetie! Clicking over now to grab the recipe! xoxo
Thanks Allie! Have a great Valentine’s Weekend!
These cupcakes are so pretty! Love the chocolate covered strawberries, perfect for Valentine’s Day! Hope you guys have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Thanks Kelly! Have a great weekend 😉
Z, I love these cupcakes!!! and the chocolate on top? Wow, even better! heading over now for the recipe!
Thanks Alice!!
These little cupcakes are so gorgeous! Cupcakes, chocolate and strawberries are a match made in flavour heaven! Beautiful recipe, Zainab! 😀
Thanks Jess!! I love the idea of flavor heaven 🙂
Cute, pretty and chocolate covered? Yes, please! What a great little cupcake – I could eat the whole batch!
These are utter perfection. I love the dipped chocolate part! That is so creative and talk about stunning! Haha, if I had someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day with, I might’ve nailed down a dessert … but … #singlegirlprobs 😉
Oh thank you my dear!! You have lots of love at home to celebrate with 🙂
I love that you dipped the frosting in chocolate. So fun! Happy love day!
Those cupcakes are adorable! Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
Thanks dear!
These are SO super cute! Chocolate and strawberry is one of my favorite combos!
Thanks Ashley!
These are so adorable! I love how cute and pop-able they are, and they’re the perfect flavor combination for Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Oooh I love these! They look so gorgeous and sound soo delicious with that chocolate dip…mm! Pinned 🙂
Thanks Rachel!!
These are so cute and perfect for Valentines Day.
I was just thinking I should make chocolate (or carob in my case) covered strawberries, but this is so much better. OMG! I’m obsessed.
These are just too cute!