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Mocha-Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes

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Mini cakes packed with cocoa, espresso, and fresh berries, topped with plant-based cream—basically your new cupcake addiction in tiny wrappers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Vegan Whipped Topping (optional):

  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and line your muffin tin like a cupcake runway.
  • Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, espresso, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Keep it classy.
  • Step 3: Combine almond milk and vinegar in a separate bowl. Let it curdle like your mood when plans get canceled.
  • Step 4: Add oil and vanilla to the milk mixture. Pour wet into dry and stir until smooth. Don’t overmix—we’re not beating a dead horse.
  • Step 5: Spoon batter into liners, filling each ¾ full. Bake for 18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean-ish.
  • Step 6: Mix strawberries with maple syrup and lemon juice. Let them marinate in their sweet little drama.
  • Step 7: Once cupcakes cool, scoop out a small center and fill with berry mix. Keep the tops for snacking.
  • Step 8: Whip coconut cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pipe or dollop on top. Garnish with sass and extra berries.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 10%
  • Vitamin C: 6%
  • Calcium: 5%
  • Folate: 4%
  • Magnesium: 8%

Any Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe

  • Add a dash of cinnamon to the batter if you’re feeling spicy.
  • Chill the whipped topping for that luxe café texture.
  • Swap strawberries with raspberries if you like tangy drama.
  • Dust with cocoa powder or espresso dust if you’re feeling bougie.
  • Store in the fridge and bring to room temp before serving—they're divas, just like us