Simple Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

Name: Simple Chocolate Cupcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed; 2 1/4 cups Swans Down(R) Cake Flour sifted; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar 1 lb. box; 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened; 4 tablespoons milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 stick unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups light brown sugar packed
2 1/4 cups Swans Down(R) Cake Flour sifted
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar 1 lb. box
1/2 cup butter 1 stick, softened
4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350 . Place baking cups in cupcake pan. Sift Swans Down Flour, then lightly spoon 2 1/4 cups into measuring cup; set aside. In large bowl, cream butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and eggs. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract and chocolate, then baking soda and salt. Add Swans Down alternately with sour cream, beating on low speed just until blended. Do not overbeat.
2
Carefully pour in boiling water next, stirring with spoon until blended (batter will be very thin). Spoon batter with ladle into prepared cupcake holders, approximately two-thirds full.
3
Bake at 350 about 12 minutes or until tester inserted comes out clean. Cool in 10 minutes. Remove and finish cooling on racks.
4
Butter Cream Frosting: In large bowl with electric mixer at low speed, combine sugar, butter, milk and vanilla. Beat at medium speed 1 to 2 minutes until creamy. If desired, add more milk until frosting is spreading consistency.
5
When the cupcakes are completely cool, frost with Buttercream Frosting.

2735

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

378

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 stick unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Chocolate Cupcakes

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