Valentine’s Day Strawberry Chocolate Cupcakes

Cupcakes:

• One box of chocolate cake mix

Frosting:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 6-8 cups of powdered sugar
• 2-4 tablespoons of milk
• ⅓ cup of strawberry glaze (recipe below)

Strawberry Glaze:

• 1 cup of fresh strawberries, clean and mashed
• 1 cup of sugar
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch 
• ¾ cup water
• Optional: A few drops of red food coloring

Steps:

1. Start with making the Strawberry Glaze. In a saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch. Then, stir in the water and mashed strawberries.
2. Bring to a boil while continually stirring (add in food coloring if desired)
3. Cook and stir for 3 mins until thick
4. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl; allow to cool for 10-15 mins
5. If strawberries aren’t smooth, you can use a food processor/blender.
6. To make cupcakes, follow the directions on the box and allow to cool
7. To make frosting, add butter to a large bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered, alternating with milk.
8. Add ⅓ cup of strawberry glaze to frosting and add more powdered sugar; continue to add powdered sugar until frosting reaches desired consistency.
9. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes and you’re done!