Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Recipe That Delights!
Indulge in these rich and moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a creamy chocolate buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the buttermilk and boiling water, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the chocolate buttercream, beat together softened butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk until creamy and smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate buttercream and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months; just thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg