Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

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Chocolate Cupcakes

1 cup ( 125g) all-purpose flour ( spooned & leveled)

½ cup ( 42g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil

1 cup ( 200g) granulated sugar

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup (120ml) buttermilk*, at room temperature

½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water

Chocolate Ganache Topping

6 ounces ( 170g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

⅔ cup (160ml or 5.3 ounces) heavy cream

Strawberry Buttercream Filling

½ cup (about 12 to 13g) freeze-dried strawberries*

½ cup ( 8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 cups ( 240g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted

2 Tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream

½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

salt, to taste

optional garnish: sliced fresh strawberries or sprinkles

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