Description
Rich and moist, these Double Chocolate Cupcakes topped with creamy chocolate frosting are perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 ml)
- 1/3 cup coffee (80 ml)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 3.5–4.5 cups powdered sugar (385–495 grams)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (68 grams)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons whipping cream (45–60 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare your oven and muffin tin: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Add coffee: Gradually pour in coffee to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
- Fill cupcake liners: Fill the liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, followed by vanilla extract, salt, and whipping cream.
- Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes using a spatula or piping bag.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter or trying different frosting variations like vanilla or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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