Description
These indulgent chocolate cupcakes are filled with creamy Nutella and topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these cupcakes are moist, rich, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cocoa powder
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1/4 cup hot water
– 1/2 cup Nutella
– 6 fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1 cup whipped cream or chocolate frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and hot water, mixing until smooth.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
9. Using a small knife or cupcake corer, remove the center of each cupcake and fill with Nutella.
10. Top with sliced strawberries and whipped cream or chocolate frosting, if desired.
11. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
– For extra indulgence, drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
– Best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
– If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice, let sit for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg