Strawberry-Chocolate Mini Cupcakes with White Chocolate Ganache

Ingredients and Weight:

For the Cupcakes: - All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g) - Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g) - Baking powder: 2 teaspoons - Baking soda: 1 teaspoon - Salt: 1/4 teaspoon - Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/3 cup (40g) - Milk: 1 cup (240ml) - Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml) - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon - Strawberries, fresh or frozen: 1 cup (140g)

For the White Chocolate Ganache: - White chocolate chips: 1 cup (200g) - Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60ml)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 15-18 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

For the Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with paper liners. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and vanilla extract. 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. 5. Fold in the strawberries. 6. Fill the prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full. 7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 8. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the White Chocolate Ganache: 1. Place the white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. 2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. 3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until smooth. 4. Let the ganache cool for 5 minutes.

Assembly: 1. Pipe or spoon the white chocolate ganache onto the cooled cupcakes.

Nutritional Information:

Per cupcake (with ganache) - Calories: 350 - Carbohydrates: 50g - Protein: 4g - Fat: 16g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and fluffy strawberry-chocolate cupcakes
• Rich and decadent white chocolate ganache
• Sweet and tart strawberry flavor
• Bite-sized and perfect for parties or dessert platters

User Comments:

• "These cupcakes were absolutely divine! The strawberry and chocolate flavors paired so well, and the white chocolate ganache was the perfect finishing touch."
• "The perfect dessert for any occasion. The kids loved them, and they were easy enough to make that even I could do it!"
• "These cupcakes were a hit at my party. Everyone raved about how delicious they tasted, and they looked so pretty with the white chocolate ganache on top."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make ahead, bake the cupcakes and let them cool completely. Store them at room temperature for up to 3 days. Frost the cupcakes with the ganache just before serving.
• For a sweeter ganache, add 1-2 tablespoons of powdered sugar.
• For a more intense chocolate flavor, use semisweet chocolate chips for the ganache.