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Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes

Sally Thompson
These Ultimate Double Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, moist, and loaded with intense chocolate flavor in every bite. Made with cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and topped with creamy chocolate buttercream frosting, they are perfect for birthdays, parties, celebrations, easy dessert ideas, and homemade baking occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee or hot water
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/3 cup melted dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate curls
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners
  • 2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt
  • 3. Whisk the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl
  • 4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently
  • 5. Slowly add the hot coffee or hot water and fold in the chocolate chips
  • 6. Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full
  • 7. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs
  • 8. Cool the cupcakes completely on a wire rack
  • 9. Beat the butter until creamy for the frosting
  • 10. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually
  • 11. Mix in vanilla extract, salt, melted chocolate, and heavy cream until fluffy
  • 12. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes
  • 13. Decorate with sprinkles or chocolate curls before serving

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the best cupcake texture
Do not overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes soft and fluffy
Cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38g
Keyword bakery style cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, double chocolate cupcakes, easy dessert recipe, homemade cupcakes
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