Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS

2 oz

unsweetened chocolate, (chopped)

1 cup

all-purpose flour ((spooned into measuring cup and leveled))

1/4 cup

unsweetened cocoa powder ((spooned into measuring cup and leveled))

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

unsalted butter, (softened)

large egg

large egg yolk

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

sour cream

1/2 cup

boiling water

1 cup

freeze dried strawberries

1 cup

fresh strawberry puree ((from strawberries blended in a food processor))

3/4 cup

unsalted butter (nearly at room temperature)

3 1/4 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

Few drops red food coloring ((optional))

small fresh strawberries

4 oz

semi-sweet chocolate