Strawberry-Dipped Vanilla Cupcakes: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion

Nothing says love quite like homemade baked goods, and these Strawberry-Dipped Vanilla Cupcakes are the ultimate sweet treat! Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Gal or Palentine’s, or just want to indulge in self-love, these vanilla cupcake hearts with a strawberry chocolate coating will have you bursting with LOVE.

These treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious, making them a perfect homemade gift or dessert for special gatherings. The combination of a soft and fluffy vanilla cake, fun bursts of colourful sprinkles, and the smooth strawberry chocolate shell creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Plus, they’re easy to make, so you can whip up a batch even if you’re short on time!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These adorable treats are:

Soft & Fluffy – A moist vanilla cupcake base that melts in your mouth.
Fun & Festive – Heart-shaped with colourful sprinkles for a cheerful touch.
Perfectly Sweet – Balanced flavours of vanilla and strawberry for the perfect bite.
Easy to Make – These treats come together in under 30 minutes!

What You Need: Strawberry-Dripped Vanilla Cupcakes

The idea for these Strawberry-Dipped Vanilla Cupcake Hearts came to me when I was shopping and discovered these cute silicone molds inspired by candy hearts. I had so many ideas running through my head and admittedly, it was really hard to narrow down to the winner. In keeping with a Valentine’s theme, I thought pink would be a great way to go! Once I figured out that I wanted them to have a strawberry top, adding vanilla seemed like a no-brainer.

Tip: If you don’t want to commit to a full 12 of these cupcakes, half the recipe and enjoy 6!

Baking Essentials:

Heart Shape Silicone Mold, or Cupcake Tin
Cooking Spray
Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cup
Double Boiler or Microwave

Ingredients:

For the vanilla heart cupcakes:

1 1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 tsp white vinegar
1/4 cup oil
3 tbsp apple sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tsp vanilla

For the strawberry chocolate coating:

1 cup vegan white chocolate chips
1/2-1 tsp of Strawberry Baking Emulsion
1-2 tbsp coconut oil

Note: To make your white chocolate pink, you could also use food colouring, beet or freeze-dried strawberry powder.

Step-By-Step Guide:

1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the heart-shaped silicone mold with cooking spray. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix the wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, white vinegar, oil, applesauce, water, and vanilla. Let it sit for a couple of minutes to allow the vinegar to react with the milk (this helps with fluffiness).

4. Mix the batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix—some lumps are okay!

5. Fill the silicone heart mold: Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about ⅔ full to allow room for rising.

6. Bake: Place the tin in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes sit in the tin for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool.

7. Make Strawberry Dip: Melt the vegan white chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) or in 20-second increments in the microwave, stirring each time. Once smooth, stir in the strawberry bakery emulsion.

8. Strawberry Chocolate + Vanilla Heart Cupcakes = Love. Using the same mold, but cleaned, pour the strawberry chocolate on the bottom. Add the vanilla heart cupcakes on top of the strawberry chocolate and freeze for 10 minutes to set.

9. Serve & Enjoy!
These Strawberry-Dipped Vanilla Hearts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.

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Perfect for Any Occasion

These little bites of joy make the cutest homemade gifts or party treats. Make them for a romantic celebration, to brighten someone’s day, or heck, to just enjoy a sweet treat on your own. They’re a fun and delicious way to spread love.

Give this recipe a try and let me know how they turn out! If you make it, please leave a comment below as it helps others to find the recipe. As always, please feel free to share your creations with me! Be sure to tag me on Instagram or Pinterest so that I can see your yummy versions!