Strawberry Covered Chocolate Cupcake

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Ingredients:

Chocolate Cupcakes:
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup yogurt
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup of milk
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting:
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 cup strawberries


Method:

For the cupcakes - Preheat the oven to 350°. In a large bowl, sift the flour and sugar. Add and mix all of the dry ingredients together and set aside. In another bowl, beat butter, eggs, and yogurt together. Alternating with the milk add the dry ingredients, beating until batter is smooth. Fill the liners 3/4 up with the mixture and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

For the frosting - Whip the cream until it looks like whipped cream. Add the confectioners sugar and whip. Mash or puree the strawberries and add to mixture. Continue whipping until all ingredients are incorporated. Cover, and let sit in the refrigerator for about an hour until stiff. Frost cupcakes!

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