Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cupcakes, a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate cupcakes with a luscious strawberry mousse filling, topped with a silky ganache and a garnish of fresh strawberry hearts.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the strawberry mousse filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, puréed
- 1 packet (2 tsp) unflavored gelatin (optional, for stability)
For the ganache topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh strawberries, sliced into hearts for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add egg, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in hot water (batter will be thin). Fill liners ⅔ full and bake 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Make the strawberry mousse: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in strawberry purée. If using gelatin, dissolve it in 2 tbsp hot water and fold into the mousse for extra stability. Chill until firm.
- Fill the cupcakes: Use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the centers. Pipe or spoon the mousse inside each cupcake.
- Make the ganache: Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and let sit 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top and garnish: Spoon ganache over each cupcake. Place a strawberry heart slice in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg