Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Instructions

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1. -

   For cupcakes:

   Preheat the oven 350°F. Prepare muffin pans with baking cups.

2. - In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
3. - In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil with an electric mixer until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla and mix well.
4. - Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream, mixing until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared pans, filling each cavity about 1/2 full.
5. - Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cupcakes in their pans for 5 minutes. Remove to a cooling grid and cool completely.
6. -

   For frosting:

   For frosting, puree the sliced strawberries in a food processor. Strain puree, discarding seeds (1/2 cup puree should remain). Discard solids.

7. - In a large bowl, beat the shortening and butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on a medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, frosting will appear dry.
8. - Slowly add the strawberry puree. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cupcakes. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
9. -

   For chocolate-dipped strawberries:

   For garnish, melt Candy Melts according to package directions.

10. - Dip 24 strawberries and place on parchment paper. Drizzle dipped strawberries with the remaining melted candy and chill until the candy sets.
11. - Top cupcakes with dipped strawberries immediately before serving.

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