Double Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in these rich and decadent Double Chocolate Cupcakes that are a chocolate lover’s dream. Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams) (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams) (dutch processed)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk* (120 ml) (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup coffee (80 ml) (freshly brewed or boiling water)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) (softened)
- 3.5–4.5 cups powdered sugar (385–495 grams) (sifted)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (68 grams) (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons whipping cream (45–60 ml) (or milk)
Instructions
- Chocolate Cupcakes – Preheat oven. Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry. Add coffee. Bake and cool.
- Chocolate Frosting – Beat butter. Add sugar, vanilla, salt. Mix in cocoa, powdered sugar, cream. Frost cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Sift cocoa powder and powdered sugar for a smoother frosting.
- You can decorate the cupcakes with chocolate chips or sprinkles for a finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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