Chocolate Cupcakes with a Strawberry Mousse Frosting
The airy frosting balances out the dense chocolate cake creating an awesome cupcake combination that is a favorite in my family and a hit at any event I bring these to.
Optional: powdered sugar and strawberries to garnish
Instructions
Cupcakes
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with liners and set aside.
In a large bowl, sift together the pudding and cake mix.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, yogurt, and vanilla.
Mix wet and dry until combined (do not over-stir or beat in too much air)
Fill up the liners 3/4ths the way full and bake for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove and let cool.
Frosting:
Remove the strawberry stems. Place the strawberries in a food processor and pulse until completely liquid. Stir in the strawberry pudding and then lightly fold in the Cool Whip.
Using a star tip pipe the strawberry filling onto the completely cooled chocolate cupcakes.
Optionally garnish with a piece of a strawberry and a sprinkle of powdered sugar
Notes
I like LOTS of frosting on my cupcakes, feel free to halve the frosting recipe if you want less frosting on the cupcakes. It is a very light tasting frosting, but adjust the amount to your preferences.