Chocoberry Cream Filled Cupcakes

makes 12 cupcakes

cupcake recipe adapted from Hershey's Kitchens

frosting recipe adapted from the Cupcake Project

prep time: 25 min / cook time: 18-20 min

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS

6 tbsp cocoa powder

* I used E. Guittard Cocoa Rouge Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

3/4 c sugar

3/4 c + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick), melted and cooled

1/2 c milk, room temperature

1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beaten

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c boiling water

STRAWBERRY WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING INGREDIENTS

1 c heavy whipping cream

1/3 c sugar

4 tbsp strawberry purée (take some fresh strawberries, wash them, remove the stems, and throw them in the food processor until they become a thick, seedy liquid)

* I used 6 tbsp

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE INSTRUCTIONS

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350˚ F.

• Combine cocoa powder, sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine.

• Add butter, milk, egg and vanilla. Mix at medium speed for 2 minutes.

• Add boiling water and beat to combine.

* Batter will be thin.

• Evenly divide the batter into each cupcake tin and bake for 18-20 minutes.

• Let cool before assembly.

STRAWBERRY FROSTING INSTRUCTIONS

• Whip cream until it looks like whipped cream.

• Mix in sugar.

• Mix in strawberries until combined.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• Using a paring knife, carve a small hole in the middle of the cupcake. Be sure not to cut too deep.

* You can use a spoon to gently remove more of the cupcake if needed.

• Using your favorite pastry tip, fill your pastry bag and pipe a small amount of frosting onto the cupcake.

• Put the top back onto the cupcake and frost the top.

** ADDIECAKES' NOTES **

• If you don't want a domed top cupcake, fill the batter half way. You will end up with approximately 18-20 cupcakes.

• This cupcake is very soft and moist. Frosting isn't necessary, but it taste so much better with it.

• If you'd like your strawberry whipped cream to be stiffer, add a stabilizer such as Dr. Oetker's Whip it.

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