Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes
Super sweet double chocolate cupcakes with homemade chocolate frosting make for the perfect birthday surprise!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 470kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup melted milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Chocolate Buttercream
- 10 ounces unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate.
- Add the flour mixture alternating with the buttermilk.
- Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop the batter evenly in your muffin tin and bake for 15-18 minutes. To make the frosting, Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Mix for 4-5 minutes on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy.
- Using a piping bag, frost your cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.7mg