Name: Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 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

Description

These Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes combine rich chocolate cake with a sweet strawberry jam center and a smooth frosting topping. Perfect for birthdays, dessert tables, or easy baking ideas, this recipe creates moist cupcakes with a fruity surprise inside. If you’re searching for quick dessert ideas, easy cupcake recipes, or fun baking ideas for parties, these cupcakes deliver delicious flavor and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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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

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

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.

2. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl whisk eggs and sugar until light, then mix in oil, milk, and vanilla.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

5. Slowly stir in hot water or brewed coffee until batter becomes smooth.

6. Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake 18 to 22 minutes.

7. Cool cupcakes completely on a wire rack.

8. Remove a small center from each cupcake and fill with 1 teaspoon strawberry jam.

9. Prepare ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate, then stir until smooth.

10. Frost cupcakes and decorate with strawberries or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Using coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cupcakes taste like coffee.

Choose thick strawberry jam to prevent the center from becoming soggy.

Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to maintain a stable frosting texture.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 340
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg