Item# WLRECIP-8703

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Item# WLRECIP-8703

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Amount: About 24 cupcakes
Prep Time: 1 hr
Skill Level: Beginner
Total Time: 4 hr

Make chocolate covered strawberries even better by using them to top delicious chocolate cupcakes! These chocolate strawberry cupcakes are great to make for your sweetie and they taste especially delightful when paired with your favorite sweet sparkling rosé! These cupcakes are a chocolate lover's dream come true and a tasty way to cap off your Valentine’s Day dinner!

Ingredients Instructions Reviews

Ingredients

Cupcake Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Select product: Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.
Imitation Clear Vanilla Flavor Extract, 8 oz.

$5.19
2/3 cup sour cream

Frosting Ingredients

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup butter
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)

Decorating Ingredients

6 oz. Dark Cocoa Candy Melts
Select product: Dark Cocoa Candy Melts® Candy, 12 oz.
Dark Cocoa Candy Melts® Candy, 12 oz.

$3.49
24 fresh strawberries (for dipping)
White nonpareil sprinkles
Select product: White Nonpareils Sprinkles Pouch, 1.4 oz.
White Nonpareils Sprinkles Pouch, 1.4 oz.

$1.09
Gold Sugar Pearl Sprinkles, 4.8 oz.
Select product: Gold Sugar Pearl Sprinkles, 4.8 oz.
Gold Sugar Pearl Sprinkles, 4.8 oz.

$5.29

Tools

Valentine's Day cupcake liners
Select product: Valentine's Day Assorted Standard Cupcake Liners, 150-Count
Valentine's Day Assorted Standard Cupcake Liners, 150-Count

$5.19
2 cupcake pans
Select product: Recipe Right Muffin Pan, 12-Cup Non-Stick Muffin Pan
Recipe Right Muffin Pan, 12-Cup Non-Stick Muffin Pan

$7.29
Medium bowl
Large bowl
Electric mixer
Cooling grid
Select product: Non-Stick Cooling Rack,14.5 x 20-Inch
Non-Stick Cooling Rack,14.5 x 20-Inch

$15.09
Food processor

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Instructions

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Notes:

Strawberry decorations
Drizzle different colors of Candy Melts onto your strawberries for a fun contrast in colors. You can also cover your strawberries in sprinkles or crushed nuts by sprinkling your chosen decoration immediately after dipping each strawberry.

How To

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Whether you’re baking for the family or a whole bunch of kids, these Valentine’s Day cupcakes are a great way to show your love. Not only are cupcakes great for beginners, they’re also easy to transport and decorate, making them the ideal treat for classroom parties, office gatherings or brunches out with the girls.

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Sweet and Easy Dipped Strawberries

Strawberries are in season! With our easy instructions, you can make amazing candy-coated strawberries for your next gathering. Candy Melts® candy make it easy to turn strawberries or many of your favorite snacks into beautifully decorated treats.