Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1.5 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup fat-free Greek yogurt + 1 tsp coconut extract1/2 cup vegetable oil2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon instant espresso powder1 cup honey-flavored fat-free Greek yogurt for frosting (you can use more or less depending on your taste for frosting!)1.5 cups hulled and sliced fresh strawberriesConfectioners’ sugar, for garnish
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Sift or whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, coconut extract, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix with a fork or small whisk.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners until each cup is 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, slather with honey Greek yogurt and sliced strawberries. If you're making these cupcakes for someone you love, cut the strawberries in half, then cut a 'v' in the top with a paring knife to make strawberry hearts! Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired
Makes 12
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. Sift or whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, coconut extract, oil, vinegar, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.
3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and mix with a fork or small whisk.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners until each cup is 2/3 full. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, slather with honey Greek yogurt and sliced strawberries. If you're making these cupcakes for someone you love, cut the strawberries in half, then cut a 'v' in the top with a paring knife to make strawberry hearts! Dust with confectioners’ sugar, if desired
Makes 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 227.2
- Total Fat: 12.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 209.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 27.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
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