If you’re a chocolate lover, prepare to fall in love with these delightfully decadent chocolate cupcakes. They’re moist, fluffy, and come with a surprising secret ingredient that makes them extra chocolatey. Wait until you pair them with the creamy, dreamy chocolate buttercream frosting that tops everything off to perfection. Letโs dive right into the recipe so you can enjoy these delicious treats at home.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour โ 180 g (1.5 cups)
- Granulated sugar โ 200 g (1 cup)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder โ 43 g (1/3 cup)
- Baking soda โ 1 teaspoon
- Salt โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Warm coffee โ 240 ml (1 cup)
- White distilled vinegar โ 1 tablespoon
- Light olive oil or vegetable oil โ 80 ml (1/3 cup)
- Large egg โ 1 (room temperature)
- Vanilla extract โ 2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter โ 113 g (1 cup), softened
- Confectioner’s sugar โ 360 g (3 cups)
- Unsweetened natural cocoa powder โ 43 g (1/2 cup)
- Heavy whipping cream โ 45 ml (3 tablespoons)
- Vanilla extract โ 2 teaspoons
- Salt โ 1/4 teaspoon
Steps to Chocolate Bliss
- Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until the mixture is even and free of cocoa clumps. - Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, combine warm coffee, vinegar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly to blend them well. - Create Cake Batter
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and gently whisk until just combined and no dry streaks are visible. Be careful not to overmix, leaving some small lumps in the batter. - Fill Cupcake Liners
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Use a scoop to fill each liner about two-thirds full to achieve the perfect dome top. - Bake Cupcakes
Bake in a preheated oven at 175ยฐC (350ยฐF) for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. - Whip Buttercream Frosting
Beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add confectioner’s sugar, cocoa powder, whipping cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on high until smooth and fluffy. - Frost the Cupcakes
Once cupcakes are completely cool, pipe the buttercream onto each cupcake, using your preferred piping tip for a neat finish.
These chocolate cupcakes are an indulgence you’ll want to make over and over again. Each bite is a delightful dance of flavors and textures, with the rich chocolate sponge perfectly complementing the creamy frosting. Share them with friends, enjoy them with a cup of tea, or save them for a special occasion. Theyโre that versatile!
