Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CUPCAKES:; 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Egg; 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1 cup All-purpose Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1/2 cups Milk; 1/2 cups Hot Coffee; FOR THE FROSTING:; 1 stick Butter; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Half-and-half; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 pinch Salt

Servings: persons

FOR THE CUPCAKES:
1/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 cup All-purpose Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
6 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 cups Milk
1/2 cups Hot Coffee
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 stick Butter
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Half-and-half
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2
Put butter and sugars into a mixing bowl and cream them together using an electric a mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and combine. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Add it into the butter mixture and mix on low setting. While the mixer is on low, pour in the milk and coffee; combine. If the batter is too runny, add a small amount more of flour. Be careful not to over-mix; turn off the mixer once the batter is smooth.
3
Use an ice cream scoop to fill a greased or lined cupcake pan. This recipe will make 12 cupcakes, so fill the tins accordingly. Bake for 15-18 minutes until an inserted toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan and let them cool on a baking rack.
4
While cupcakes are cooling, beat the butter in a mixing bowl (I used a hand mixer). Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, beating each cup in until it resembles frosting. Add half-and-half, vanilla, and salt, and then beat until the frosting is thick and creamy. Beat for a couple minutes, as it whips air into the frosting and creates a nice volume. Frost cupcakes as desired.
5
Adapted from Pinch of Yum.

982

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CUPCAKES:, 1/4 cups Unsalted Butter, 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes

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