Old-Fashioned Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
16 cupcakes
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes
Description
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes use a mix of cocoa powder and melted semi-sweet chocolate combined with buttermilk to create a moist and deeply flavored chocolate base. The batter is made by blending dry ingredients including baking powder, baking soda, cocoa, and salt, then mixing them alternately with wet ingredients including eggs, sugar, and the cooled chocolate-oil mixture plus buttermilk and hot water. This results in a smooth, well-incorporated batter.
The cupcakes are baked in a lined tin and yield a soft, tender texture with chocolate intensity enhanced by the buttermilk's acidity. The accompanying buttercream frosting is made by creaming butter with confectioners sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, then adding buttermilk and vanilla to achieve a creamy consistency with balanced sweetness and cocoa taste.
This classic recipe suits occasions needing a reliable chocolate cupcake with rich flavor and smooth frosting, showcasing a well-rounded chocolate profile.
Ingredients
For the chocolate buttermilk cupcakes:
- 2 canola oil 1/2 tablespoon; or melted coconut oil
- 1 butter unsalted, stick, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons, not packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg large eggs plus 1 large yolk, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup water hot
For the chocolate buttermilk buttercream:
- 1 butter unsalted, stick
- 3 cups confectioners sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3-4 tablespoons buttermilk well shaken
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the chocolate buttermilk cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray the liners with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- Melt the oil, butter, and chocolate together in the microwave, heating in 30 second increments, stirring between increments each time. You can also melt the oil, butter, and chocolate over very low heat on the stove top, but I find the microwave to be much easier. Whisk mixture until completely smooth and set aside to cool.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt; stir together until thoroughly combined and set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, yolk, sugar and vanilla together, beat until smooth. Add the cooled oil/butter/chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth. Add half of the flour mixture, then half of the buttermilk. Repeat the process until everything is added, and be sure to mix until JUST combined - then quickly stir in the hot water. It's important not to over mix, here! Just stir until evenly combined. Fill each cupcake liner 3/4 of the way full with batter (You will have enough batter to make more than 12 cupcakes). Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Repeat with remaining batter. Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
For the chocolate buttermilk buttercream:
- Sift together the confectioners sugar and cocoa powder, whisking well to ensure it's bump and lump free!
- Using a handheld mixer OR a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy; about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and slowly add the sifted sugar/cocoa powder, alternating with the buttermilk, then add the vanilla and salt. Once all of the ingredients have been added, beat on high speed until light and creamy and combined; beat for at least 1 minute on high.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and top with any decorations if desired.
- Cupcakes stay fresh at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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