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Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these moist and rich Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes topped with a luscious chocolate ganache frosting, perfect for any special occasion or sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water or brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Frosting/Ganache

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Sift dry ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl whisk eggs and sugar until light, then mix in oil, milk, and vanilla.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Add hot liquid: Slowly stir in hot water or brewed coffee until batter becomes smooth.
  6. Bake cupcakes: Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake 18 to 22 minutes.
  7. Cool cupcakes: Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.
  8. Fill cupcakes: Remove a small center from each cupcake and fill with 1 teaspoon strawberry jam.
  9. Prepare ganache: Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, then stir until smooth.
  10. Frost and decorate: Frost cupcakes and decorate with strawberries or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

  • Cool cupcakes completely before filling to prevent melting the jam.
  • You can substitute brewed coffee for hot water to enhance the chocolate flavor.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries or chocolate shavings for a beautiful presentation.

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