Name: Delicious Chocolate Strawberry Jam Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water; 3/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (seedless preferred); 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 1/4 cup thick strawberry puree or strawberry jam (not too runny); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of fine salt; 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream as needed to adjust consistency; Fresh whole strawberries, hulled and dried; Chocolate drizzle or shaved chocolate (optional)

Description

Chocolate strawberry jam cupcakes are moist chocolate cupcakes filled with strawberry jam and topped with strawberry buttercream. Perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
3/4 cup strawberry jam or preserves (seedless preferred)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup thick strawberry puree or strawberry jam (not too runny)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of fine salt
1–2 tablespoons heavy cream as needed to adjust consistency
Fresh whole strawberries, hulled and dried
Chocolate drizzle or shaved chocolate (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Mix oil, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Gradually add dry ingredients.
Stir in hot coffee or water until smooth.
Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake 18-20 minutes. Cool completely.
Core cupcakes and fill with strawberry jam.
Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt.
Adjust consistency with heavy cream if needed.
Frost cupcakes and garnish with fresh strawberries and chocolate if desired.

Notes

Use seedless jam for smoother filling.
Room temperature ingredients ensure even mixing.
Hot coffee enhances chocolate flavor.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 320
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: chocolate strawberry cupcakes, jam-filled cupcakes, strawberry buttercream