Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting
User Reviews
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
331 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Moist Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting
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These Chocolate Cupcakes with Mocha Buttercream Frosting are the ultimate sweet treat. Super moist and chocolatey, they're sure to be a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mocha Buttercream Frosting
- 2 ounces baking chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well-distributed.
- In another bowl, combine water, oil, vinegar and vanilla extract. Add to flour mixture and stir together until just combined.
- Using a scoop or tablespoon, divide batter into prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to completely cool before frosting.
For the Mocha Buttercream Frosting
- In a microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate on HIGH for about 40 to 45 seconds. Stir until just melted and cool to room temperature.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and instant coffee granules. Stir until dissolved.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, vanilla extract, and salt and beat for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add melted chocolate and beat until blended, scraping occasionally.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add coffee mixture and beat until desired consistency.
- Chill buttercream for a few minutes before piping cupcakes.
Notes
- Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the batter to boost the chocolate flavor.
- I use distilled white vinegar, but apple cider vinegar will work, too.
- If baking this as a cake, you can stir all the ingredients and bake it in the same pan. There's no need to grease the baking pan.
- I included a delicious mocha buttercream frosting which really goes well with the chocolate flavor, but you can just sprinkle the cupcakes with powdered sugar or use store-bought icing if you want to keep things simple.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
379mg
(16%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
235IU
(5%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 235IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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