Description
Indulge in these moist and decadent Chocolate Cupcakes topped with a rich Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Cupcake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1¾ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add wet and dry ingredients: Stir in the sour cream. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Frosting: Beat the butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and mix until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the cream, beating until fluffy. Mix in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Frost cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
