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Published: Apr 4, 2014 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Strawberry Whipped Cream Frosting

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These chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting are light, easy to make, and kid friendly! A perfect refreshing treat that will leave you wanting one more (or two or three)!chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting

My little baby is turning 3 today. I can't believe it. In fact, I was in such denial about this, that I almost forgot to make these cupcakes. Almost. I ran around yesterday after work looking for strawberries because I "accidentally" ate all the strawberries the day before. I also stayed up until the crack of dawn 12am to edit the photos. Oh, and I also decided to skip work today so I can spend time with my not-so-little girl, and realised I will need to make MORE cupcakes Sunday night so I can give them out at her daycare.

Oh, and I got a new camera lens, but more on that another time.

chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting

Back to my Natushka being way too old to be my baby anymore, even though she is always going to be an itty bitty newborn in my eyes. Here is a list of things she can do now that she could not do last year:

  • Put on her undies without my help
  • Brush her teeth
  • Sleep through the night without a diaper with ZERO accidents
  • Ask why. All. The. Time.
  • Wave and say "hello" and "goodbye" to anyone who is not in the immediate family
  • Mix things up in her mini bowls to help cook (half these recipes on the blog she's actually helped me make)
  • Tell a cohesive story (with some sign/body language to fill in the words she still does not know)
  • Bring the kitchen chair to whatever she can't reach to climb up and get it herself (and give me a heart attack)

happy-birthday

There is so much more, but I am sure you are getting bored of my list and I am getting a little too teary-eyed. Just one last thing. Here is a picture of her just moments after being born. She was the roundest, cutest little thing at 21 ½ inches and 8.6lbs and lungs strong enough to make sure you could hear her crying 4 blocks away. (Really - we tested this). I love my little baby girl more than words can say. natuskas birth day

I made these cupcakes for her because she loves cupcakes, chocolate, and berries. What could be better than combining all three in a simple delicious recipe. The cupcakes are light, sweet, and innocent, just like my little girl. And the frosting. Oh, the frosting. This is the best frosting I've ever had in my entire life. It truly is. The whipped cream, the fresh strawberries, and the mini chocolate chips. Words cannot describe the deliciousness. Just combine every happy moment you've ever had in your life into one. That is what it is like to taste this frosting. I suggest tripling the frosting recipe so you can have some on stash to put on everything you eat. chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting

It is important to not use too many chocolate chips. Sacrilege, I know, but you really want a nice balance of cake, cream, chocolate, and strawberries. So you really need to show some restraint here. I actually prefer to use a mix of mini chocolate chips and regular chopped chocolate for a nice mix. 
chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting

Don't have time to make these fluffy, yummy cupcakes now? Pin it for later!

 

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chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting

Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

Amanda Powell
Chocolate chip cupcakes with strawberry whipped cream frosting recipe. This light and nearly-perfect cupcake is all you will ever want. Kid-approved!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 cupcakes
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups 188 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 58 g unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup 125 mL buttermilk, room temperature
  • ¼ cup 45 g mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped dark chocolate

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Whipped Cream Frosting

  • ¾ cup 173 g unsalted butter
  • 4 cups 480 g powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup 80 mL plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream
  • 4 large strawberries finely chopped
  • ¼ cup 45 g mini chocolate chips
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well in between each addition.
  • Add the flour and the buttermilk, alternating between each. Start and end with the flour. Do not over mix.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Fill the cupcake liners ⅔ of the way through and bake for 15 - 18 minutes, or until a light golden brown.

Frosting

  • Whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter until smooth and light in color. Slowly add the powdered sugar.
  • Fold in the whipped cream.
  • Fold in the strawberries and chocolate chips.
  • Use a melon baller to gut out the center of the cupcakes and fill with frosting (optional) before frosting the tops.
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Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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  1. Natalie says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    Just found this recipe and I can't wait to try it for my daughter's 4th birthday!

    Reply
  2. Mallory says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    These look so pretty and perfect for spring. Love the strawberry chocolate chip combo!

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  3. in our happy place (@inourhappyplace) says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    These look amazing! So inspired.

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  4. Seana Turner says

    May 16, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Hey Amanda... I love this recipe. Going to pin it because it is a nice, lighter dessert for spring and summer (come fall, I say bring on the fudge and peanut butter!) Any daughter who loves strawberries and chocolate is on the right track with her life:) Beautiful photos!!! (Happy SITS)

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    • Amanda says

      May 16, 2014 at 7:16 am

      I'm right there with you! I am all about the double dark fudge brownie with the peanut butter fudge swirl, but it can be a but much when the weather is warm. That's when a nice fresh and fruity dessert is in order!

      Reply

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