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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
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Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes are a fast and easy dessert with a rich, silky chocolate flavor and fluffy chocolate frosting, a chocolate lover's dream!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened dark
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Frosting:
  • 3/4 cups butter unsalted
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened dark
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cups milk whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tray with liner cups.
  2. To a stand mixer add the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking soda, salt, melted butter, canola oil, water and turn on the beater until just combined.
  3. Add in the eggs until just combined, then add in the milk and vanilla beating until smooth.
  4. Using an ice cream scoop fill the cups 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool completely.
Dark Chocolate Frosting:
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan and whisk in the cocoa powder then remove from the heat and let cool.
  2. Add the cooled chocolate mixer to your stand mixer and whip on medium speed adding the powdered sugar and milk, alternating them 1/3 at a time, and finally add the vanilla in last.
  3. If the frosting is too thick, add a bit more milk.
  4. Add frosting to a piping bag and pipe onto completely cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 133mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 47g (94%) Vitamin A 513IU (10%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 47g 94%
Vitamin A 513IU 10%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.