Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with a luscious Blackberry Buttercream frosting. A perfect combination of rich chocolate and fruity sweetness that will delight your taste buds!
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water or coffee
For the blackberry buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup blackberry puree (strained of seeds)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Prepare the cupcakes: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk eggs and sugar, then add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients and hot water/coffee. Divide batter into liners and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Make the buttercream: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in blackberry puree, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Pipe or spread the buttercream onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with fresh blackberries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use coffee in the cupcake batter.
- Blackberry puree can be made by blending and straining fresh or thawed blackberries.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
