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Decadent Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cupcake Bites

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These decadent chocolate-covered strawberry cupcake bites combine moist cupcakes with fresh strawberries and a glossy chocolate coating, perfect for parties or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped
  • 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini muffin tin or line it with mini cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Slowly add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in whole milk and pure vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides to combine evenly.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in finely chopped fresh strawberries using a rubber spatula.
  7. Spoon batter into mini muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; it should come out clean.
  9. Let cupcake bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
  10. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
  11. Using a toothpick, dip each cupcake bite into the melted chocolate, covering completely. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate.
  12. While chocolate is still soft, sprinkle with optional toppings if desired.
  13. Place dipped bites on parchment paper or a cooling rack. Chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes until chocolate hardens.

Notes

Use room temperature wet ingredients to avoid curdling. Fold strawberries gently to keep fruit intact. Melt chocolate in short bursts to prevent burning. Chill dipped bites to set chocolate properly. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or oat flour. For vegan, use flax eggs, dairy-free milk, and vegan butter/oil with dairy-free chocolate.

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