Description
Delightful, rich chocolate cupcakes topped with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee
- Optional: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Slowly pour in the hot water or coffee, stirring gently until mixed.
- Divide the batter into the liners and bake for 20–24 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let the cupcakes cool.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, then gradually add this mixture to the butter, beating on low speed. Add the cream, vanilla, and salt, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate buttercream. Optionally top them with chocolate chips, sprinkles, or sea salt.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. For added flavor, consider using hot coffee instead of water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cupcakes, chocolate, dessert