• prep: 4 hr
• cook: 30 min
• total: 4 hr 30 min

servings:

I dare say these are one of the best cupcakes you'll ever eat! A rich, moist chocolate cupcake is topped with a boldly flavored, natural strawberry frosting and it's finished with a fresh chocolate covered strawberry. A cupcake worthy of any celebration!

• 2 oz. (56g) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour (spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
• 1/4 cup (21g) unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned into measuring cup and leveled)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
• 1/2 cup (120ml) boiling water
• 1 cup (17g) freeze dried strawberries
• 1 cup (230g) fresh strawberry puree (from strawberries blended in a food processor)
• 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter nearly at room temperature
• 3 1/4 cups (390g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• Few drops red food coloring (optional)
• 12 small fresh strawberries
• 4 oz. (113g) semi-sweet chocolate

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