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Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

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These dreamy chocolate cupcakes topped with velvety chocolate buttercream frosting are pure bliss in every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, these homemade treats strike the perfect balance between rich cocoa flavor and cloud-like texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24
Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

  • Muffin tins
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the cupcakes

  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/3 cup oil vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or half & half or heavy cream
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

For the Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare muffin tins with 24 paper liners.
  • In large mixing bowl whisk together cocoa powder and baking soda. Carefully pour in boiling water and whisk until well blended; allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in another large mixing bowl add the melted butter, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until well combined. Add eggs and eggs yolks, mixing after each addition, just until combined. Stir in cocoa mixture and then milk. Slowly mix in flour and stir until combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among the 24 muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool.
  • For the Frosting: Beat butter for two minutes. Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder and milk and beat again until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar until you reach your desired frosting consistency.
  • Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with sprinkles!

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 470IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.1mg
Keyword baking recipes, buttercream frosting, chocolate desserts, chocolate treats, homemade cupcakes
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