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Chocolate cupcakes with fresh strawberry frosting, served on a white tiered stand.

The Cutest Cupcake Shop Ever and Chocolate Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting

Angela Sellari
Indulge in this Chocolate Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Frosting recipe. Rich chocolate cake meets fluffy, vibrant strawberry buttercream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 303 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 dozen prepared chocolate cupcakes

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup strawberries puree with 2 tablespoons sugar about 1 pint strawberries
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups confectioner's sugar plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a blender, prepare the puree. Place about 1 pint fresh strawberries and 2 tablespoons sugar in a blender. Pulse until almost smooth.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in 1 cup confectioners' sugar until just blended. Add 2 tablespoons strawberry puree and the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Continue to add about 2 tablespoons strawberry puree alternating with about 1 cup of confectioners' sugar, until all ingredients have been added and are well combined and creamy. You may need slightly more than 4 cups of confectioner sugar to achieve the right consistency.
  • Using a pastry bag fitted with a tip, pipe frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 202mgFiber: 1g
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