Decadent Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
Easy Homemade Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe
Have leftover cake sheets and want to make a delightful dessert? This recipe introduces easy-to-make, moist, and delicious chocolate strawberry cupcakes that anyone can succeed with. They’re perfect as a snack for kids or for your home cafe!
Cream Base Ingredients- 70g animal-based whipping cream
- 10g granulated sugar
Core Cupcake Ingredients- 1 sheet of chocolate cake (baked or store-bought)
- Fresh strawberries, as needed
- 1 sheet of chocolate cake (baked or store-bought)
- Fresh strawberries, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the smooth cream base for our cupcakes. In a bowl, combine 70g of chilled animal-based whipping cream and 10g of granulated sugar. Feel free to adjust the sugar amount to your preference.
Step 2
Using a hand mixer or a whisk, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. It’s important to whip until the cream holds its shape firmly when lifted, forming a ‘stiff peak’ that doesn’t droop. This ensures a stable and fluffy cream.
Step 3
Now it’s time to create the base of your cupcakes. Cut the chocolate cake sheet into circles that fit the bottom of your cups. Place these cake rounds neatly at the bottom of each cup.
Step 4
Prepare your fresh strawberries for decoration. Thinly slice the center part of a strawberry and gently press it against the inside edge of the cup. This adds a beautiful visual element and will peek through as you fill the cup.
Step 5
Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon will work just fine. Start by filling the cup with some cream. Then, use the back of a spoon to gently press the cream against the bottom and sides of the cup, ensuring there are no air pockets. This step helps create a full and stable cupcake structure.
Step 6
Now, let’s add the strawberries that will enhance the flavor of the cupcake. Take the remaining strawberries (not used for the edge decoration) and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. Scatter these chopped strawberries evenly over the cream layer inside the cup.
Step 7
Using the piping bag again, or a spoon, fill the cup with more whipped cream. Just like before, use a spoon or spatula to gently press down the cream, ensuring there are no empty spaces. This layering creates wonderful texture and flavor.
Step 8
Place the remaining chocolate cake sheet on top of the cream to form the final layer of your cupcake. Use up any leftover cake to make the cupcake even fuller.
Step 9
Finally, generously pipe or spoon the rest of the whipped cream onto the top of the cup. Make sure to fill it generously to create a beautiful, overflowing effect.
Step 10
Use a scraper or a flat spatula to gently smooth the top layer of cream, creating an even surface. A neat finish makes your cupcakes look even more professional.
Step 11
Prepare your final strawberry decoration. Cut a strawberry in half neatly and place it in the center of the smoothed cream on top of the cupcake. The vibrant red of the strawberry will add a lovely splash of color.
Step 12
Voila! Your sweet and charming chocolate strawberry cupcakes are complete. Enjoy your delicious, homemade dessert and have a wonderful time!
