Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
"I dare say these are one of the best cupcakes you'll ever eat! A rich, moist chocolate cupcake is topped with a boldly flavored, natural strawberry frosting and it's finished with a fresh chocolate covered strawberry. A cupcake worthy of any celebration!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 oz. (56g) unsweetened chocolate, (chopped)
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1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour ((spooned into measuring cup and leveled))
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1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder ((spooned into measuring cup and leveled))
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, (softened)
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
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1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water
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1 cup (17g) freeze dried strawberries
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1 cup (230g) fresh strawberry puree ((from strawberries blended in a food processor))
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3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter (nearly at room temperature)
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3 1/4 cups (390g) powdered sugar
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1/4 tsp vanilla extract
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Few drops red food coloring ((optional))
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12 small fresh strawberries
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4 oz. (113g) semi-sweet chocolate
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