If you’re a chocolate lover, get ready to fall in love with these decadent chocolate cupcakes! They are moist, fluffy, and full of deep cocoa flavor, topped with a luscious chocolate cream frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions, celebrations, or just an indulgent treat, these cupcakes are simple to make and absolutely irresistible. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
Preparation time ⏰:
Total time: 40 minutes
Number of Portions 🍽:
12 cupcakes
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 50 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 150 g (3/4 cup) sugar
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) vegetable oil
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) hot water or brewed coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)
For the Chocolate Cream Cupcakes Frosting:
- 200 g (1 cup) butter, softened
- 250 g (2 cups) powdered sugar
- 50 g (1/2 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 320 kcal
Protein: 3g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Note: These values are approximate and may vary depending on portion sizes and specific brands of ingredients used.
Instructions:
Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients – in a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the wet ingredients – in a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Combine – slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Finally, mix in hot water or coffee. The batter will be thin—this is normal!
- Bake – fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
Chocolate Cream Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Add milk (or cream) and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe or spread the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Serving Tip 💡:
Garnish the cupcakes with chocolate shavings, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch. Pair with a cup of hot coffee or cold milk for the perfect dessert experience!
