4.7 from 33 votes
Black Cocoa Cupcakes
Dark, dramatic Black Cocoa Cupcakes are moist, tender, and a beautiful dessert to serve at your New Year's Eve party.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings: 18 cupcakes
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (180 g/6 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g/9 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (45 g/1.5 oz) black cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- ¾ cup (180 ml/6 oz) half and half, at room temperature
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) hot coffee
- 1 cup (170 g/5.5 oz) mini chocolate chips
- Swiss Meringue Frosting