Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Delicious and rich chocolate cupcakes, perfect for any occasion, topped with creamy chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 grams) (spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (45 grams) (Dutch processed)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (120 ml) (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup coffee (80 ml) (freshly brewed or boiling water)
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) (softened to room temperature)
- 3.5-4.5 cups powdered sugar (385-495 grams) (sifted)
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder (68 grams) (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 tablespoons whipping cream (45-60 ml) (or milk)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Then, add the buttermilk and coffee to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Baking
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and sifted cocoa powder.
- Mix in vanilla and salt, then slowly add the cream until you reach the desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the chocolate frosting.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing, and don’t overmix the batter; it’s okay if there are a few lumps. You can also add chocolate chips into your cupcake batter for an extra chocolatey taste.