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:

2 oz. (56g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour (spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water

Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup (17g) freeze dried strawberries
1 cup (230g) fresh strawberry puree (from strawberries blended in a food processor)
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter nearly at room temperature
3 1/4 cups (390g) powdered sugar
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Few drops red food coloring (optional)

Chocolate Covered Strawberries:

12 small fresh strawberries
4 oz. (113g) semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

For the cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power in 20 second intervals, stirring between intervals until melted and smooth, set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.

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