Description
Decadent chocolate cupcakes topped with a silky, fudge-like buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations or as a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chocolate Cupcakes:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make the Chocolate Batter:
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk cocoa powder and baking soda. Pour in boiling water and whisk until smooth and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, oil, sugar, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer. Add egg and egg yolk; mix until combined.
- Stir in cooled cocoa mixture and heavy cream. Gradually add flour and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly into liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 17–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
- Cream softened butters until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract; mix on low speed until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is light and spreadable.
- Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes. Garnish with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and fresh baking soda. Cupcakes can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: chocolate cupcakes, frosting, baking