Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
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Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Chocolate Fudge Frosting
Description
The Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Chocolate Fudge Frosting uses a chocolate base made by combining cocoa powder, chopped bittersweet chocolate, and hot coffee to melt and meld flavors. The batter includes sour cream, eggs, brown and white sugars, butter, oil, and vanilla extract to achieve moisture and tenderness. Cake flour with baking powder, soda, and salt is gently folded in to provide structure without toughness.
The cupcakes bake in liners until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, resulting in a soft but sturdy crumb. After cooling, the chocolate fudge frosting is applied with a knife or piping bag, adding a smooth and rich layer on top. These cupcakes are suitable for serving at gatherings or as an indulgent treat and keep well in an airtight container for a couple of days at room temperature.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder 2oz/57g
- ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate finely chopped, 2 oz/57 g
- ¾ cup coffee 6 fl oz/170 ml, very hot, strong
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt, 4 oz/115 g
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup (4oz/115g) brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar 4oz/115g
- ¼ cup butter 2 oz/57 g, softened
- ½ cup neutral-flavored oil 4floz/115ml
- 1 tablespoon (½floz/14g) vanilla extract
- 1 ⅓ cup (6 ½ oz/185g) cake flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- chocolate fudge frosting