Chocolate Strawberry Kit Kat Cupcakes: A Flavorful Delight
Enjoy a fun twist on cupcakes with these Chocolate Strawberry Kit Kat Cupcakes. Perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any strawberry lover.
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Indulge your taste buds in a delightful combination of luscious strawberries, rich chocolate, and the playful crunch of Kit Kat with our Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes. This flavor-packed treat is not just a feast for the senses but also a breeze to make, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Let’s dive into the details of this scrumptious recipe, and discover why it’s worth adding to your baking repertoire.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
The Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes recipe is a true crowd-pleaser for several reasons. First and foremost, it offers a symphony of flavors that come together in perfect harmony. The natural sweetness of strawberries complements the decadent richness of chocolate, while the Kit Kat provides a delightful crunch, creating a multi-dimensional taste experience.
Furthermore, the simplicity of the recipe makes it accessible for even the most inexperienced bakers. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these cupcakes in no time. The combination of moist chocolate cupcakes, luscious strawberry frosting, and crunchy Kit Kat topping makes these cupcakes a hit for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet cravings.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- Sugar
- All Purpose Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Oil
- Vanilla Extract
- Milk
- Water
For the buttercream frosting:
- Unsalted butter
- Salt
- Strawberry emulsion
- Milk
- Powdered sugar
Additional:
- Chopped strawberry chocolate Kit Kats
- Strawberry chocolate Kit Kat candy bars for decoration (Regular or snack size Kit Kats work great)
How to Make Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes
Prepare your taste buds for an adventure by following these simple steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your muffin pan(s) with cupcake liners.
- In a stand mixer, combine dry ingredients for the cupcakes – sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix well on medium speed. If no stand mixer mix in a large bowl and mix with a hand mixer.
- Add the wet ingredients – eggs, oil, milk, water, and vanilla – and mix until combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter and bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- For the frosting, mix softened room temperature butter, salt, powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry emulsion until smooth and fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe a mound on each cupcake.
- Insert a half Kit Kat bar into the frosting on each cupcake and sprinkle chopped Kit Kat pieces on top.
Variations
Feel free to get creative with this recipe. You can experiment with different flavors of Kit Kat bars or try a different type of chocolate for the frosting. Adding fresh strawberries to the batter or incorporating strawberry jam into the frosting can also elevate the flavor profile for a yummy cupcake.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze them for up to 3 months. If you want to make them ahead, you can bake the cupcakes and prepare the frosting in advance. Store them separately and assemble just before serving to maintain the freshness and texture of the delicious flavors.
Common Questions about Strawberry Kit Kat Cupcakes
- Can I use a different type of Kit Kat bar? Yes, feel free to experiment with various Kit Kat flavors to customize the cupcakes to your liking.
- Where can I find strawberry emulsion? Strawberry emulsion is available at local hobby stores or online. If unavailable, strawberry extract and red food coloring can be used as substitutes.
- Can I make these cupcakes without a piping bag? Absolutely! A ziplock bag can be used as an alternative for piping the frosting onto the cupcakes.
- Are the cupcakes freezer-friendly? Yes, these cupcakes can be frozen for up to 3 months. Ensure they are stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
In conclusion, our Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to please any palate. With easy-to-follow steps, versatile variations, and make-ahead options, this recipe is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a novice in the kitchen, these cupcakes are bound to become a favorite in your repertoire.
Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3 c sugar
- 3 c flour
- 1 1/2 c cocoa powder
- 1 T baking powder
- 1 t Salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c oil
- 2 t. Vanilla 1 1/2 c milk 1 1/2 c water
- For the frosting:
- 1 c unsalted butter softened 1 t salt
- 2 t strawberry emulsion
- 3-4 T milk
- 4 c powdered sugar
- 1 c. chopped strawberry chocolate Kit Kats
- Additional strawberry chocolate Kit Kat bars to decorate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prep your muffin pan(s) with liners. Set aside.
- For the cupcakes: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients – sugar,
- flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- To the mixing bowl add the liquid ingredients: eggs, oil, milk, water and vanilla. Mix on
- low speed for one minute and then bump up the speed to medium and mix for an
- additional two minutes. Stop the mixer, scrape down the sides and mix again.
- Measure the cake batter to each cupcake liner until about 2⁄3 full. Bake in the preheated
- oven for approximately 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a
- cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before decorating.
- For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, salt and about
- half of the powdered sugar. Mix on low speed until combined. Add in the remaining
- powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined.
- Add in 2 tablespoons worth of the milk and mix to combine. Bump up the speed to
- medium and mix for an additional two minutes until the frosting is smooth and fluffy looking. Only use the remaining milk if the mixture still appears dry and crumbly – mix again until smooth.
- Add in the 2 teaspoons of strawberry emulsion and mix, scraping the sides and mixing again until thoroughly combined. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Chop up about a cup’s worth of strawberry chocolate Kit Kats. Cut the additional Kit Kat bars in half.
- Pipe a mound of frosting on each cupcake. Insert one half Kit Kat bar so that it is secure in the frosting and sticking upwards. Sprinkle the additional chopped Kit Kat pieces over each cupcake.
- Storage: Cupcakes can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
In conclusion, our Strawberry Chocolate Kit Kat Cupcakes offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that are sure to please any palate. With easy-to-follow steps, versatile variations, and make-ahead options, this recipe is a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth. Whether you’re a baking enthusiast or a novice in the kitchen, these cupcakes are bound to become a favorite in your repertoire.
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