Description
Decadent Chocolate Cupcakes are rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey with a velvety crumb and a smooth, luscious frosting. Perfect for any celebration or to satisfy your chocolate cravings, these cupcakes deliver bakery-quality results right at home.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee or hot water
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (more if needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add the hot coffee (or water) and stir until the batter is smooth and thin.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18–20 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 before frosting.
- For the Frosting: Beat butter until light and creamy. Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar gradually, mixing on low speed.
- Pour in vanilla and heavy cream, then increase speed to high and beat until fluffy and smooth. Add more cream for a softer texture.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes and enjoy.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder or Dutch-processed cocoa for a richer flavor.
- You can replace hot coffee with hot water if preferred—the coffee just enhances the chocolate flavor.
- Store frosted cupcakes at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American