Valentine's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes Recipe - Filled with Buttercream - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g), spooned & leveled
• 1/2 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (42g)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (120ml), at room temperature
• 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water (120ml)
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries (12-13g)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar (240g), sifted
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (170g), finely chopped
• 2/3 cup heavy cream (160ml)