Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1/2 cups Boiling Water; 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder; 1/4 cups Butter; 1/4 cups White Sugar; 1 whole Egg; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3/4 cups Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; _____; FOR THE FROSTING:; 2-1/8 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate; 1/3 cups Butter; 2-7/8 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1/2 cups Boiling Water
1/4 cups Cocoa Powder
1/4 cups Butter
1/4 cups White Sugar
1 whole Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 cups Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
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FOR THE FROSTING:
2-1/8 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate
1/3 cups Butter
2-7/8 ounces, weight Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1
Preheat oven at 190 C (375 F). Lightly butter 6 muffin cups.
2
Stir hot water and the cocoa powder until smooth. Let cool to room temperature. In an other bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Then add the egg, beating until smooth; add the vanilla.
3
Add the flour and baking powder and mix until incorporated. Now add the cocoa mixture and stir until smooth. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full and bake for about 20 minutes.
4
In the meantime, prepare the frosting by melting the chocolate. Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy and then add in the melted chocolate. Using a syringe, decorate the cupcakes with your chocolate frosting.

1156

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1/2 cups Boiling Water, 1/4 cups Cocoa Powder, 1/4 cups Butter, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cupcakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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